John L. Payne 70, of Helena, AL passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013.

Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Alice Hardy Payne; daughter, Elizabeth Payne Floyd (Ben) of Auburn, AL; grandsons, Kirkland Payne Floyd and John Calhoun Floyd both of Auburn, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lafayette Glen Payne and Helen Elizabeth Mahan Payne; and a brother, Richard Alan Payne.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 16, 2013 at New Live Oak Cemetery with Dr. Bill Gardner officiating and Lawrence Brown-Service Funeral Home directing.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Big Oak Ranch, P.O. Box 507, Springville, AL 35146.

Please visit www.lawrencebrownservice.com to make online condolences to the family.