Mr Arthur Harold Payne's Obituary
Arthur Harold Payne, 79, of Oakboro, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord NC.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Stanly Funeral & Cremation Care, 501 North Central Avenue, Locust, North Carolina, the family will also be served by the Blue Ridge Funeral& Cremation Service 7626 NC Hwy 213, Mars Hill NC. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm. on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Gosnell Family Cemetery in Marshall, North Carolina. The family request memorials be made to Big Lick Baptist Church 626 Big Lick Rd. Oakboro NC 28129.
Born on January 12, 1947, in Madison County, North Carolina, Arthur was the son of the late Fred Payne and Mary Worley Payne.
A graduate of A-B Tech in Asheville, Arthur dedicated many years of his career to Square D Company, where he was a supervisor. He was known for his strong work ethic, leadership, and steady presence among his coworkers.
Arthur was a faithful member of Big Lick Baptist Church in Oakboro, where he found great joy in lifting his voice as a member of the church choir. His faith was an important part of his life and guided him in the way he loved and cared for others.
He found happiness in life's simple pleasures. Whether taking long walks, watching Fox News, admiring tractors, or traveling across the United States, Arthur embraced every opportunity to enjoy the world around him. Above all else, however, his greatest joy came from spending time with his family. He was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose quiet strength, warm smile, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Arthur was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sylvia Ann Payne, on February 11, 2020.
He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Patrick Ryan Payne of Oakboro; brothers, Neal Payne of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Charles Payne of Mills River, North Carolina; sisters, Marsha Keys of Asheville and Lynda Coates of Taylor, South Carolina; his cherished grandchildren, Patrick Ian Payne and Olivia Anne Payne, both of Oakboro; and a special friend, Frances Sloan of Locust.
The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the love, prayers, and kindness shown during this difficult time. Though Arthur's earthly journey has come to an end, the example of his faith, his devotion to family, and the memories he created will remain a lasting source of comfort and inspiration to all who were blessed to know and love him.
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