John Derrick Payne

John Derrick Payne DANVILLE, GA – John Derrick Payne, 59, passed away Saturday April 20, 2019 in Eastman, Ga. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm Monday April 22, 2019 in Walnut Creek Baptist Church on Hwy 112 in Wilkinson County. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Bishop Victor Gilbert will be officiating. Derrick was born in Macon, the son of the late John M. and Hettie Howell Payne. Derrick was in the Prospecting Dept. of Nord Kaolin. He attended the Jeffersonville Church of God. Survivors include his children, Eric Payne, Royce Payne, and Rachel (Josh) Thigpen. Brother, Cyler (Phyllis) Payne. Sister, Marion (Gene) Beacham. Grandchild, Raegan Thigpen. His Companion, Angela Lawrence. Several Nieces and Nephews Visit www.reecefuneralhomeinc.com to express tributes. Reece Funeral Home in Jeffersonville has charge of arrangements.