Roger Cletis Payne
June 29, 1924 ~ October 26, 2020
Roger Cletis Payne, age 96 of Russellville, Missouri passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Jefferson City Manor Care Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.
He was born in Cole County near Russellville on June 29, 1924, a son of the late Raymond A. and Nola M. Scott Payne.
On February 15, 1944, in Jefferson City, he was united in marriage to Bertha J. Campbell who preceded him in death on March 13, 2005.
A lifelong resident of central Missouri and a 1943 graduate of Russellville High School, Cletis was a faithful member of the Church of Christ where he served for many years as an Elder, Bible class teacher and song leader.
In addition to farming most of his lifetime, in earlier years Cletis was employed by Tweedie Shoe Factory, MFA Exchange in the Russellville and Enon areas, retiring from Chesebrough Ponds (Unilever) in 1985.
He enjoyed being on his farm tending to his cattle, working with his horses and taking his mules and wagon on many trail rides and wagon trains throughout central Missouri. He also enjoyed time spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters; Janice Gilliam of Jefferson City and Patricia Acton and her husband Darrell of New Bloomfield; four grandchildren; Amie Wheeler and husband Andrew of Lohman, Jason Acton and wife Diedra of Columbia, Eric Acton and wife Becky of Harrisburg and Cassandra Anderson and husband Timothy of Russellville. Six great-grandchildren; Madison Wheeler, Mackenzie Wheeler, Sanibel Acton, Waylon Acton, Landry Anderson and Bridger Anderson; one step great-granddaughter Sophia Morris; one sister Judy Stephens of Jefferson City; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Bill Payne; a sister Bonna Rapp; an infant sister Cleora Payne; a son-in-law Jack Gilliam as well as a sister-in-law, brothers–in-law and a niece.
Visitation will be held at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville on Friday, October 30, 2020, from 10-11 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. with Carey Terry officiating.
The general public is welcome to attend services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Interment will be in the Enloe Cemetery, Russellville.
In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to do so, it is suggested that a memorial contribution in Mr. Payne’s name be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home, 3132 N. Fairhaven Loop, Strafford, Missouri 65757 or Little Prairie Bible Camp, 13616 Co. Rd. 2250, St. James, Missouri 65559.
Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com website.
He was born in Cole County near Russellville on June 29, 1924, a son of the late Raymond A. and Nola M. Scott Payne.
On February 15, 1944, in Jefferson City, he was united in marriage to Bertha J. Campbell who preceded him in death on March 13, 2005.
A lifelong resident of central Missouri and a 1943 graduate of Russellville High School, Cletis was a faithful member of the Church of Christ where he served for many years as an Elder, Bible class teacher and song leader.
In addition to farming most of his lifetime, in earlier years Cletis was employed by Tweedie Shoe Factory, MFA Exchange in the Russellville and Enon areas, retiring from Chesebrough Ponds (Unilever) in 1985.
He enjoyed being on his farm tending to his cattle, working with his horses and taking his mules and wagon on many trail rides and wagon trains throughout central Missouri. He also enjoyed time spent with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two daughters; Janice Gilliam of Jefferson City and Patricia Acton and her husband Darrell of New Bloomfield; four grandchildren; Amie Wheeler and husband Andrew of Lohman, Jason Acton and wife Diedra of Columbia, Eric Acton and wife Becky of Harrisburg and Cassandra Anderson and husband Timothy of Russellville. Six great-grandchildren; Madison Wheeler, Mackenzie Wheeler, Sanibel Acton, Waylon Acton, Landry Anderson and Bridger Anderson; one step great-granddaughter Sophia Morris; one sister Judy Stephens of Jefferson City; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother Bill Payne; a sister Bonna Rapp; an infant sister Cleora Payne; a son-in-law Jack Gilliam as well as a sister-in-law, brothers–in-law and a niece.
Visitation will be held at Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home in Russellville on Friday, October 30, 2020, from 10-11 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11 a.m. with Carey Terry officiating.
The general public is welcome to attend services while following social distancing guidelines. Facial coverings are encouraged while in attendance.
Interment will be in the Enloe Cemetery, Russellville.
In lieu of flowers, for those wishing to do so, it is suggested that a memorial contribution in Mr. Payne’s name be made to the Fair Haven Children’s Home, 3132 N. Fairhaven Loop, Strafford, Missouri 65757 or Little Prairie Bible Camp, 13616 Co. Rd. 2250, St. James, Missouri 65559.
Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Homes in Russellville is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.scrivnermorrowrussellville.com website.
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To Jan, Judy, Amie and Cassie: I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I’m thinking of you all. I preached at Dix Road from 1986 to 1991 before moving to Texas, and I have such great memories of you all. My prayer is for all of you as you cherish your memories of Brother Roger Cletis Payne. Milton D. Wilson Austin, Texas
I recall Cletus and the entire Payne family from attending the Scrivner Church of Christ when I was a boy in the 1950s. Cletus was a young father then and a very devout Christian. Only recently I was able to find the old Scrivner Church of Christ and have posted pictures here. Alan Wright, Pawleys Island, SC.
so sorry for your loss. remember him and bertha on the farm and their mules. good people.
Judy and all of Roger Cletus family we extend our sympathy during this time of loss. I can remember seeing him at the Tambke Station in our younger years, many times with his brother Bill. God’s blessing to each of you. Fern and Ray Kirchner