Carl Eugene Payne, 86, of Battle Creek, Michigan, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. He was born on March 19, 1929, the son of Loren A. Payne and Leota M. (Tuttle) Payne.
Carl was a 1947 graduate of Hanover-Horton High School in Hanover, MI. He served as a radio operator in the US Army from 1948 until 1952 when he went to College. He attended Albion College and Michigan State University where he studied Police Administration. He then was employed by State Farm Insurance in Marshall, MI as an investigator until 1972 before he was a truck driver at AC Carriers until 1991. He then drove a truck for Senior Oil until he retired. He carried gasoline for both AC Carriers and Senior Oil.
Carl is survived by his Wife of 58 years: Helen Cecilia (Ortega) Payne of Battle Creek, MI; Sons: Thomas Carl (Lisa) Payne of Battle Creek, MI and Mark Charles (Betty Jo) Payne of Longwood, FL; Daughters: Lou Ann (Thomas) Casterline of Cascade, MT and Diane Marie (Jerry) Bowers of Laporte, IN; 8 Grandchildren; 3 Great Grandchildren; Sister: Bonnie Louise (Charles) McClure of Horton, MI and Sister-in-law: Carolyn Payne of Thompkins Center, MI. He was preceded in death by his Parents and his Brother: Bobby Joe Payne (2012).
Carl enjoyed fishing, camping, and woodworking. He was a member of the Faith Baptist Church.
A graveside memorial service will be held at the Fort Custer National Cemetery, 15501 Dickman Road, on Friday December 18, 2015 at 1:30 pm.
Interment will take place in the Fort Custer National Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to: The Right to Life of Michigan.
Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. 269-788-9800 www.baxterfuneral.com

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