Robert Henry Payne (Chick)
Born on July 9, 1929 in Lafayette, GeorgiaDeparted on November 15, 2021 in Palm Bay, Florida
Robert Henry Payne (Chick), 92, of Malabar, Florida, passed away after a brief illness on November 15, 2021. Chick was born in Lafayette, Georgia, on July 9, 1929, to the late Nora & Riley Payne.
He served 24 years in the US Air Force and retired to Malabar, Florida. Bob enjoyed breakfast every morning with friends at the local Waffle House. He was a BIG CUBS fan and loved playing golf and a weekly game of cards with friends.
Bob, lovingly known as Chick by his family, was always ready to lend a helping hand, give a smile or say kind words. He had a generous spirit and a kind heart to all he met. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Barbara June Payne; infant son Robert Bruce Payne; son, Steven Riley Payne.
He is survived by his daughter & son in law, Beth & (Jose) Isasa; daughter in law, Barbara A. Payne; sister in law, Angela Lowery & (Ed) McGill; three grandchildren & spouses Durre & (David) Cowan; David & (Whitney) Payne; Riley Hall Payne; three great-grandchildren Truett & Dashiell Cowan; Claire Fox Payne; and numerous friends and family.
Celebration of Life will be at noon Monday, November 22, 2021, at Brownlie-Maxwell Funeral Home, with David Cowan officiating.
