John Elliott Payne

There will be a Memorial service Monday, February 1st at 6:00 p.m. At Western Reserve Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Rd., Canfield for John Elliott Payne, 69 of Youngstown who died Thursday evening at St. Elizabeth Health Center, Boardman Campus. John, Known as "Jack" was born March 30, 1946 in Youngstown, a son of the late John and Maxine Elliott Payne and was a life long area resident. He graduated from Canfield High School in 1964 and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. Jack had worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) , where he was retired .He was a member of Western Reserve Methodist Church and enjoyed watching T.V., especially wrestling. Jack also enjoyed collecting vintage car models. His wife, the former Mildred Lamb whom he married June 22, 1984, died May 26, 2015. He leaves two daughters, Beth Nolder, and Debbie Payne both of Youngstown; a step-daughter, Susan Janesh of Tennessee; a step-son, Richard (Sherron) Hall of Hubbard; two sisters, Janet Kollus and Joan Lee both in Arizona; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Lane Family Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel. Friends and family may view this obituary and give their condolences at www.lanefuneralhomes.com.