Funeral Services for Charles Ray Payne, age 64, of Ruston, LA, will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, January 27, 2025 at Owens Memorial Chapel in Ruston, LA, with Bro. Caleb Tassin officiating, Burial will follow at Douglas Cemetery in Ruston under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A visitation is scheduled from 9:00-10:00 AM the same day, just prior to the service.

Charles Payne was born January 6, 1961 to O.C. and Shirley Payne. He passed away in Shreveport, LA, January 24, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Charles is survived by his wife of forty years, Pam Payne; his children: Zeb Payne and his wife Mary, Chris Payne and his wife Melinda, Katie Payne, and Scott Love; his grandchildren: Kyler Payne, Ellanor Payne, Gwynn Love, and Grey Love; his siblings: Angela and her husband Eddie Smith, Pam Kelley, and Robert Sweat; and his in-laws, V.A. and Joyce Hennen. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Payne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He epitomized the scriptures that he loved so dearly; he loved the Lord with all his "heart, mind, body, and strength." Charles had a servant heart and found great pleasure in supporting his community, both financially and physically. He loved spending time with his family, and his grandchildren fondly called him Papaw. He was a music lover and he enjoyed singing, he was often asked to sing "The Lighthouse", one of his favorite songs. Charles won numerous awards for his skill on the grill, his most popular dish was his barbecue chicken. He was also known to have a great passion for motorcycles, and he used to love to ride his Harley Davidson. He loved any form of motorized racing. His family said that if it had wheels and would go fast, he enjoyed watching people race them. Charles loved God and he thoroughly enjoyed gathering to worship with his church family at Christ Church of Ruston. H will be missed by all who knew him.

Pallbearers for Mr. Paynes service are: Luke Tassin, Landon Hennen, Noel brown, Ryan Davidson, Tony Ledford, and David Marshall. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit: www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com