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Howard Devone Payne, Jr. - Madison Parish, Louisiana   

From Little Rock Roller Funeral Home March 9, 2010

Howard Devone Payne, Jr., 68, of Little Rock, died Monday, March 8, 2010 after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was born February 7, 1942 in Winnsboro, Louisiana to the late Howard Devone and Delores Payne.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlotte Payne; his daughters, Dee Payne Chapman (Wink), and Shelly Payne Martin (Bobby) and son, Howard (Trey) Devone Payne III. Grandchildren are Claire Chapman, Winston Chapman III, Payne Martin and Parker Martin. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert Charles Payne (Donna), Joe Beck Payne, and Andy Payne (Anna).

He played football for ULM in Monroe, Louisiana. He spent time on the rodeo circuit team, roping and steer wrestling before beginning his career with Snelling. He started Snelling over 40 years ago and has built a respected reputation for his honesty, character and integrity. He was honored by Snelling with the first Legacy Award ever presented. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Franchise Advisory Council.

He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf.

He had a strong Christian faith and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church for over 39 years.

Visitation 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11th at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home (501)224-8300.

Services will be on March 12th at 2:00 p.m., at Immanuel Baptist Church with burial to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park.

Memorials may be made to Immanuel Baptist Church, 501 N. Shackleford Road, Little Rock, Arkansas 72211 or American Cancer Society, 901 N. University Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207.