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Rudy Payne Obituary

PAYNE, SR., Rudy The relatives and friends of Mr. Rudy Payne, Sr., and those of his parents, Mrs. Willie Mae Bailey, and the late Mr. Wardell Payne; his children, Kim Payne, Brooklyn, NY, Rudy Payne, Jr. of Texas, Kenyatta "Troy" Jenkins (Krishinda), Latrada J. McCanick (Eric), Kashonda Payne, Ryan T. Payne, Shaderya Moore, and Lakaira Smith, all of Hollywood, SC; grandchildren, aunt, Mrs. Ella Sheppard of Brooklyn, NY; uncles, Mr. Brian Brown of Long Island, NY, and James L. Phillips of Englewood, CA; cousins, other relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral services on Saturday, March 19, 2005, 10 a.m. at Mt. Horr AME Church, 4360 Highway 174 (Edisto Road), Yonges Island, SC. Rev. Clementa Pinckney, officiating. Interment will be at First Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the hour of service. Remains to the church at 6 p.m. this evening (Friday) where the family will be receiving friends from 7 - 8 p.m. Arrangements by WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE" 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, SC. 843-559-0341. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Kidney Foundation. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 15 to Mar. 18, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
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BILL// ETHEL JAMES

March 18, 2005

MRS BAILEY/ PAYNE FAMILY, MAY GOD STRENGTHEN YOU DURING THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Barbara Wright-Middleton

March 18, 2005

Mrs. Bailey and Family - May God comfort you and your family during this most difficult time. I will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. Remember, the Joy of Lord in your strength and he is the comforter.



With sincerely sympathy,

The Wright/Middleton Families (Sugar Hill)

BETTY JONES

March 18, 2005

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS THIS FAMILY DURING THEIR TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.

VERNICA PARKER

March 18, 2005

To the Payne family, god is in control and he will never put more on us than we can bear. My family will keep you all in our thoughs and prayers as your healing process begins.



Deep Regrets,



Vernica Renee, Lethaniel, and MaKhayla Mii'Angel

Jerald and Anita Walker

March 18, 2005

To the bereaved family: May God continue to bless you and keep you in your time of sorrows. Continue to keep God first in your life and he will renew your strength.

Simon & Frances Matthews

March 18, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with you durning this, your time of bereavement. Just know that God is in control and that He knows what is best for us all. May God bless and keep your hearts and minds in perfect peace...only keep your minds stayed on Him.

TONI LINNEN

March 17, 2005

CONTINUE TO HOLD TO GOD'S UNCHANGING HAND. I AM A NEIGHBOR OF MARIE JACKSON WHO IS A COUSIN OF RUDY, MY BROTHER HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING IN RUDY'S COMPANY ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS IS A GREAT LOSS TO THE COMMUNITY BECAUSE WHENEVER I WOULD COME TOTHE TOWN OF HOLLYWOOD PEOPLE WOULD GIVE ME DIRECTIONS AND IT WOULD ALWAYS INCLUDE "ROOTIE'S ONE STOP" AS A LAND MARK FOR GETTING TO MY DESTINATION. MAY THE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU AND BELEIVE THAT HE IS ABLE TO SEE YOU THROUGH.

lavenia matthews

March 17, 2005

the community has suffered a great loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. may God help you to remember the good times and may that be comfort to your hearts.

Mr.and Mrs. Ned Anderson

March 17, 2005

Look up to the hills, which God is your helper, for he will bring you through.

Georganna & Shekera Washington

March 17, 2005

To the Payne family, continue to look up to the hills from whence come your help knowing all your help comes from the Lord.

Robert Heyward Jr.

March 17, 2005

To the payne family, with deepest sympathy in the time of your sorrow . we say to you continue to hold on to Gods unchanging hand for he is a rock that will never give Away. May god bless and keep you .

Randy Cooper

March 16, 2005

I will miss my friend Rudy. He was a leader. Good Bye my friend , and may God Bless your family , and send the Holy Comforter to be with them at this time! Randy Cooper

Barbara Brown-Cheeseboro

March 16, 2005

To have been a part of "Rudy's" earthly journey much can be said.

To sum it up: His loss is to lose a legend.



May your family continue to bond together and remember his earthly treasures.



Love,

Barbara Brown Cheeseboro

(daughter of the late Moses(Hack-a-loo) & Elizabeth Brown; sister of the late Gerald Brown: who was once an employee of Rudy's Cleaners.

alice jackson and family

March 16, 2005

may god bless you and your family.rudy will be dearly miss.i remember when he was a little boy.i watched him grow into a man.but now he has to serve god as one of his soliders,so until we meet again rest rudy our dear friend.

delphine brown

March 16, 2005

may god bless you and your family at this time knowing that there are better dyas to come.rudy was a big impact in my life.i know i'll see him again.i love you rudy and take your rest but god loves you best

vermell jenkins

March 16, 2005

My deepest symathy to all of you, my prayers are with youalways

Shannette Green

March 16, 2005

To the Payne Family:



Rudy will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He was a great community man and was always willing to lend a helping hand.My condolences to you all, but it is all well with his soul. Rudy is in a better place, GOD has called and he has answered, his earthly life here has been great, now he has gone on to a better life to continue his work.

SANDRA GRIFFIN-BAILEY

March 15, 2005

TO THE PAYNE/BAILEY FAMILY:



MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALWAYS.



WITH LOVE

SANDRA LEE GRIFFIN-BAILEY

TANYA WARING

March 15, 2005

THINKING OF YOU AT THIS SORROWFUL TIME AND WISHING YOU NEW HOPE AND STRENGTH WITH EACH OTHER.



WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

TANYA WARING

Constance Manigault

March 15, 2005

To Rudy's Mother. I have been knowing Rudy for years. He gave me my first job on Spring Street at his cleaners. Never got a chance to meet you but he always told me he spoke of me to you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Constance

Mr. Christopher Bailey & Family

March 15, 2005

We sympathize with your lost. Rudy will be missed. You are in our prayers.

Rosa Mungin

March 15, 2005

May his peace be with you at this time of bereavement. Remember that Weeping may endure for the night but joy comes in the morning. He loves and cares for his own. He will carry you through as you travel the path of sorrow and grief.

kashia brown

March 15, 2005

may god bless you and your family threw your time of breavement.i pray for you and family.he will be sadly missed.

Victoria Coaxum-Williams

March 15, 2005

I remember all the good times we had many, many years ago. You have always been there for everyone. Give my love to my brother Rudy Smalls.

Nevada Heyward

March 15, 2005

Willie Mae,



Please know that my heart and prayers are with you during this time of bereavement. I thank god for you and your faith that allows you to leave your cares and your sorrows in God's hands. Earth hath no sorrow that heaven can not heal.



May God continue to bless, comfort and keep you.



Nevada Gilliard Heyward.

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