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Campbell, New York<\/p>\nCampbell, New York<\/p>\n
James A. \u201cJim\u201d Payne \u2013 62 \u2013 of County Route #1, Campbell, NY, died Tuesday morning (March 19, 2024) following a long illness.<\/p>\n
Born in Corning, NY on August 16, 1961, he was the son of Joseph & Waneta (Grist) Payne.<\/p>\n
Jim grew up in Campbell and attended school in the Addison School District.\u00a0 Throughout the years he was employed as a general farm hand, working on several area farms.\u00a0 Jim had a deep love of the outdoors and nature and enjoyed hunting and fishing.\u00a0 He truly loved his family and enjoyed spending as much time as possible with them.<\/p>\n
Surviving are his daughter, Tristica (Aaron) Davis of Savona; his son, Jeremy (Michayla Orlando) Payne of Lowville, NY; 3 brothers, Danny (Donna) Payne of Campbell, Rickey Payne of Campbell and Paul (Tracy) Payne of Savona; his sister, Barb Payne of Campbell; 4 grandchildren, Wyatt Smith, Ryleigh Smith, Karsin Davis and Ledger Payne; several nieces & nephews.\u00a0 Also surviving are the mother of his children with whom he remained friends, Amy (Martin) Pond of Savona.<\/p>\n
The family of James A. \u201cJim\u201d Payne will receive friends on Saturday, April 6, 2024, from 11:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Thurston Christian Church, 7511 County Route 333, Campbell, NY.\u00a0 A Memorial Service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours at 12:00 Noon with Pastor Dave Peck officiating.<\/p>\n
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.<\/p>\n
Jim\u2019s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to Pawz & Purrz Animal Rescue, PO Box 466, Painted Post, NY\u00a0 14870.<\/p>\n