John Faron Payne
John Faron Payne, age 70, of Plainville, IL, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL. He was born on July 14, 1953, in Mexico, MO, the son of Verl and Opal (Alton) Payne. He married Barbara “BJ” Barrett on February 10, 2001. She survives.
John graduated from Mexico High School in 1971 and received his welder’s certificate. For over 40 years, was employed by Kroger, working first in Mexico, MO, then Quincy and lastly at the Hannibal Kroger for over forty years. He then joined the meat packaging team at Hy-Vee until his retirement.
He was a faithful secretary for the Hull, IL Lions Club and was a deacon at Plainville Baptist Church. When John wasn’t busy with other obligations, he would enjoy gardening, camping at Pittsfield Lake, and cheering for the Kansas City Chiefs.
John could fix or build anything, and especially liked to fix cars. But no matter what he was doing, his beloved beagle, Buddy, would be at his side.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by:
HIS CHILDREN: Jonathan Payne (Lisa) of Adel, IA; Stacey Linder (Melvin) of Mendon, IL; and Brandon Payne (Amy) of Belvidere, IL.
HIS STEPCHILDREN: Joe Houghton (Stacy) of Quincy, IL; Michael Houghton of Mendon, IL; and Brooke Foose (Jim) of Quincy, IL.
GRANDCHILDREN: Gabriel Payne, Michael Payne, Jordan Payne (Taylor), Reed Linder, and Maddie and Macy Payne.
STEPGRANDCHILDREN: Jake and Lexi Houghton, Farryn and Graycee Foose, and Kory Houghton.
ONE BROTHER: Charlie Payne of Camdenton, MO.
Many nieces and nephews also survive.
John was preceded in death by his parents; his siblings, Betty Heath, and Larry Moore; and sister-in-law, Garnett Payne.
Funeral services will be Monday, January 8, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. officiated by Rev. Bill Dexheimer at Plainville Baptist Church. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Monday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the services at 11:30 a.m. at Plainville Baptist Church.
Memorials are suggested to the Lions Club or the Plainville Baptist Church. Service arrangements are with Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Messages may be shared online at www.dukerandhaugh.com
Kathy and I knew John for serval years, always a joy to speak with him. A loving person.
Elaina, LeeAnn, Mindy and Mackenzie I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Dad. We are thinking of you all💕💕
Dear BJ and family. Our family sends heartfelt sympathy to you. John will be truly missed. When grandma Kay passed, John bought her home and property and cared for it and improved it even better than we could have. We will miss seeing him mowing the lot with his great old tractor and we will miss seeing him attend to things with his best friend Buddy keeping watch over him. Sad times in the neighborhood when we all got the news. Things will not be the same.
With sympathy the Davidson, Kay, and Gibbs family.
So sorry for your family. John was a great guy. I worked with him at Kroger’s . He had a big heart and was definitely a family man. He was a good friend and I am so sorry for your loss.
Aunt Barb,
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. May God grant you His peace and His love. Through the dark night, joy comes in the morning. With love, Jeff Hanlin and Stephen Lane
John had a heart of gold. He was great to work with at Kroger and always had a smile on his face !! Know that God loved him so much that he needed him more !! Sorry for your loss !!
We’re so sorry for your loss! I worked with John at Krogers. He was a great friend to all that knew him. I appreciate his friendship. B.J. Stacey, Brandon, & Jonathan, you’ll all be in it Thoughts & Prayers!
We are so saddened for this loss. We will be praying for your family during this hard time. He touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
We are so saddened by the news of his passing. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you family during this time.
Our prayers are with you as you pass through this time of sorrow.
B J we are so sorry to hear of John’s passing. Please know we thinking of you and your family during this time. We will definitely miss seeing him out around the farm. Prayers and love to all of you.
Jerry and Lynn Mast
Our prayers are with the family.
John will be missed. John always read from the Bible Birth of Jesus and led the prayers at the Payne family Christmas dinner.
Frances Paul and Tina
The world has lost a such a wonderful. Kind, loving step father, father, and friend to all those he met …
Those whoo knew John, aren’t worried about where this man is today. He loved His Lord, his family, and his step family. Fly high my friend!
Our prayers are with the family. John will be missed. John, always read the birth of Jesus from the Bible, and led the family in prayer, at the Payne Christmas dinners.
Frances, Paul and Tina.
BJ, Just now saw John’s obituary. I am so sorry!! Sending love, hugs, and prayers!! Love you!!