James E. Payne, 83, of Rockport, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh.
Jim was born in Hawesville, Kentucky, on August 12, 1938, to the late Bennie and Mary F. (Payne) Payne.
He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church in Rockport. He was a truck driver and owned his own semi.
In his spare time, he loved being outdoors, gardening, grilling, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet (Berger) Payne; his daughter, Joanie Bemboom and her husband, Mark; his granddaughter, Sarah Bemboom; and his brother, Calvin Payne, and his wife, Angel.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Payne and Raphael Payne.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 13, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Rockport, with Father Ron Kreilein officiating. Burial will follow in St. Bernard Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 4 until 8 p.m. Friday, November 12, at Boultinghouse Funeral Home in Rockport, and from 9 until 9:45 a.m. Saturday morning at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Friends unable to attend may send a condolence to the family at www.BoultinghouseFuneralHome.com.
