COVID-19 restrictions will govern the graveside service of Mr. Payne Saturday, 9:00 a. m., July 18, 2020 in the Lawrence Serenity Sanctum, 1630 Breazeale Springs Street.  A walk-through visitation will take place at the Winnfield Funeral Home that morning from 7:45 a. m. to 8:45 a. m.

Jerry Wayne Payne was born on February 28, 1957 to the parentage of the late John Wesley Payne and the late Doris Jean Below Payne in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Jerry passed away at his home on July 11, 2020 at the age of 63. Jerry was brought up in the Catholic faith, completing his sacraments and later serving as an altar server at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church. Jerry was reared in Natchitoches, Louisiana, graduating from Natchitoches Central High School in 1975. Jerry spent the majority of his adult life living and working in Shreveport, Louisiana and later Detroit, Michigan. He returned home to Natchitoches during the summer of 2005.

Jerry is predeceased by his parents John and Doris Payne as well as his infant brother Kenneth.

Jerry is lovingly remembered by his family which include five brothers: Dannie, Larry (Betty), Patrick (Layle), Christopher (DeVel), and Derrick, Sr. (Shantura) all of Natchitoches, Louisiana. His nephews and nieces: Damien (Natosha), Demarius, Demetrius, Dezmun (Diamond), Derrick, Jr., Brystian, Kyron, DiQuan, Patrick, Jr. and Brailyn. His great niece and nephews: Ayla, Weston and Daiquiri II. One uncle William (Charlene) Jackson of Cleveland, OH. Two aunts Celestine Hardison of Natchitoches, LA and Luella Below of Houston, TX. He also will be missed dearly by his cousins, relatives, friends and other acquaintances.

Jerry will be affectionally remembered for his sense of style and fashions. He often enjoyed listening to music, dancing and telling tall tales.