Robert Baker Payne
March 27, 1959 ~ August 24, 2023
Robert Baker Payne, 64 of Neponset passed away August 24, 2023 at home. He was born to Lyle & Nancye (Cope) Payne on March 27, 1959 in Monahans, TX. He married Karen Moore November 6, 1993 in Kewanee, Illinois. She survives in Neponset. Also surviving his mother, Nancye Payne of Powell, TN and mother-in-law, Jean Moore of Neponset.
Two daughter, Jillia (Andy) Robinson of Neponset, IL; Bridgette (Mat) Lambourn of League City, TX; nine grandchildren, Alex (Courtney) Brunson of Kewanee, IL; Felisha (Jake) Rogers of Kewanee, IL; Gabi Robinson of Alaska ; Hunter Norton of Kewanee, IL ; Branton Robinson of Kewanee, IL; Andrew Norton of Neponset, IL; Nicole Norton of Neponest, IL; Avery & Beau Lambourn of League City, TX; four great-grandchildren; two nephews, Keith (Pam) Smith of Powell, TN; Jimmy (Samantha) Minton of Neponset, IL; Niece, Alyssa Minton of Sterling, IL; three great nieces & six great nephews. Sister, Carol Payne Smith of Knoxville, IL; two sister-in-law, Kris (Dave) Seyller of Prophetstown, IL; Kari (Roger) Honts of Kewanee, IL; our beloved boys, Jason & Matt Stabler; beloved daughter Lea.
Preceded in death by his father, Lyle Payne; grandparents, Lyle (Bernice) Payne, Sr; Robert Cope & Katherin Cope Pryor; father-in-law Merle Moore; beloved son-in-law John Norton.
He graduated Terrebonne High, Houma, LA in 1977. He worked for SJ Smith Welding Supplies, Rock Falls, IL. Loved sports, especially football and cheering on his LSU Tigers, avid golfer. Loved Cajun food
Cremation rites will be accorded with a celebration of life at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the family of Robert Baker Payne. www.grant-johnsonfh.com
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Karen, sending you strength and courage to get through the days ahead. Bobby was a wonderful man and was always good for a laugh. His loss will be felt by many. May you find comfort and peace in your memories of him. Sending my love
We’re really gonna miss you Uncle Bobby! You were the greatest man Aunt Karen could’ve ever asked for. I know you got a kick out of Matt and I when we came over. We love you and will never forget you!
I’ll miss you Bobby. We were a great team in our day.
Grew up next door to Bobby and we were great friends in childhood. He loved UT Longhorns for a long time! Was the first person I ever knew who had “The Duke” football. Many memories of Saturdays watching cartoons (Johnny Quest especially) and playing football in the front yard. Condolences to Carol and Nancye in particular, whom I of course remember fondly.