Richard Lee Payne, 83, of Sissonville, passed away on December 15, 2019 at CAMC Memorial Hospital in Charleston. Born on February 23, 1936 in Jackson County, he was a son of the late Charlie Payne and Glenvie Parsons Payne. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 children and 3 siblings. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Ruby Payne of Sissonville; his children, Narkitta (Timothy) Windom of Sissonville. Richard (Renee) Payne Jr. of North Charleston, Virgil Payne of St. Albans, Audrey (Dave) Modesitt of Parkersburg and Eugene (Terrie) Payne of Sissonville; brother, Rolland (Rhonda) Payne of Sissonville; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and his four-legged friends, PeeWee and Snowball. Richard was a graduate of Sissonville High school class of 1952. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also loved animals and working on his truck. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. On Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home. The family will welcome friends one hour prior to services. Burial will follow at Jordan Cemetery in Jackson County. Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cpjfuneralhome.com