William Keith Payne, 57, of Tifton passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at his residence. His funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in the Chapel of Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals with the Rev. Joseph L. Crumley officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Bowen-Donaldson Home for Funerals from 1:00 p.m. until the hour of the service.
Born March 29, 1966, in Tifton, Mr. Payne was the son of Dorris Harnage Payne of Tifton and the late Benjamin F. Payne. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Timothy Payne.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Payne is survived by his wife, Deborah Roy of Tifton; three daughters, Lalla Payne and Kristie Vega, both of Tifton and Leighanna Knowles of Enigma; one brother and sister-in-law, Franklin and Barbara Payne of Tifton; one sister, Faith Marie Escudero of Cordele; and nine grandchildren, Erica, Jasmin, Juan, Manuel, Zecali, Yaraldina, Yazlei, Angel and Jaymeson.