Robert Warren Payne

Robert worked in the Oil Industry starting at the bottom and working his way up to Sub-Sea Hydraulics Engineer. Rob enjoyed all outdoor activities, boating, fishing, hunting, crawfish boils, and frying fish on the dock.

He was always fast with a story and could fix anything, even without the correct parts. His vivacity wove through and guided our lives in a way that felt almost sacred. Watching him fight day after day, it became clear that his tenacity was not just physical but deeply emotional. As the weeks turned into months, many of us found ourselves rooting for Robert. We shared in his victories, however small, and mourned his setbacks. The battle in this world is over and his new adventure begins.

Rob is preceded in death by his Mother Dora Sue Wheat Payne, Grandparents, George & Myrtle Wheat, Worth & Juna Payne, and Mother-in-Law Linda P. Manning.

Survived by his Wife of 37 years Rae Manning Payne and Son Kyle Walter Payne, Father Ervin Payne, Brother Griffin Glynn Payne (Judy), Nephews & Niece Jonathan Doug Payne (Meghan), Tyler Payne, Christina Payne Combel (Clay). Father-in-Law Philip Manning, Sisters-in-Law Lynell M. Dupepe, Tracy M. Schully (Bill), Brother-in-Law Paul Manning (Kim), Nephews & Nieces Cole Dupepe (Jennifer), Janell Dupepe, Collin Schully, and Paige Schully Ansteth (Ben). Great Nephews & Nieces Quinten, Margot, Coco, Cal, Gavin, Grace, Judah, Teddy, Sam, Waylon, and Jessie. As well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, and friends.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mandeville, LA on Saturday January 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation at church beginning at 12:00 noon until Mass time. Inurnment to follow at Mandeville Cemetery.