Roger Anthony Payne, passed away November 7, 2019. A Funeral Service will be Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Good Shepard Missionary Baptist Church, 3650 Guion Road, Indianapolis, 46222, starting at 12:00 noon with the visitation from 10:00am until the time of service.
Memories of Roger
Mr. Roger Payne, son of Margaret J. Payne and Sterling Payne was born April 14, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Roger attended elementary school #43 and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. He was a proud member of the football, baseball and wrestling team while at Arsenal Tech. Roger attended Indiana State University and earned a trade degree as an electrician at ITT Tech. Roger accepted Christ at an early age. He was a member of Good Shepard Missionary Baptist Church. He sang in the men’s choir and followed the leadership of Reverend James Payton. Roger was married in January of 1988 to Joyce Echols and together they had 3 boys. Anthony, Rodgerick Andrew and Aaron Payne. He was also a loving father to his two stepsons, Rodney and Jason. Roger was a mentor to the youth and a man that anyone could ask for advise and the advise would be real. He helped everyone and everywhere he possibly could. Roger was an advisor for the PAL Club (Police Athletic League) where he spent a lot of time. His spare time was spent on the road with his family. He was a true family man. Roger leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Joyce Payne; sons, Anthony, Rodgerick Andrew, and Aaron Payne, Jason and Rodney White; grandsons, Rodgerick Jr., Rasean, Isaiah, Ahmyr and Hakiem Payne, and Neo White; several granddaughters; numerous friends and family.