Mark Payne

Mark Payne, 53, of Rock Spring, Ga., passed away Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Mark was an avid motorcycle and car enthusiast; was adventurous, greatly enjoyed the outdoors including hiking. He was a loving father and grandfather who loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Payne; and nephew, Lance Payne. Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Marie (Cole) Morgan, of San Clemente, Calif., and Rachel Faye Payne, of Warner Robins, Ga.; four grandchildren: Braydon, Bradley and Brooklynn Morgan and Jeremiah Payne; parents, William Martin and Edith Faye Payne, of Savannah, Tenn.; sisters, Vicki (Wes) Cummins of Carlyle, Ill., and Mary Beth Payne, of Savannah, Tenn.; special friend, Regina Juanita Gardner, of Rock Spring, Ga.; mother of his children, Tracy Gilchrist, Warner Robins. Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace. Visitation will follow the service noon-1 p.m. at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 423-877-3524. Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.