Keith Emerson Payne “Pete” of Lottsburg, Virginia died on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at his home. He was the son of the late William Waugh Payne and Minnie Mae Payne.

He was a staff manager for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company for 38 years. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Callao, a charter member of the Lodge Creek Yacht Club and a member of the Callao Moose.

Keith was the devoted husband of Doris Jean Payne for 64 years and the father of Patricia Jean Payne, Peggy Payne Jackson and Keith Emerson Payne, Jr. (Donna), six grandchildren, Thomas C. Edwards, Jr. (Melanie), Ryan Kirsh (Jennifer), Erin Payne Disborough (Justin), Tara Payne Martin (David), Kathryn Kirsh and Brian Curtain. He was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings.

“Uncle Pete” was loved by all and he will be missed by many. Known for his jokes, generous spirit and fishing; all will miss his fresh fish and fish fry’s. He gave his catch away to his many friends and family. They were expertly fileted and ready for frying.

A funeral service will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Callao, Sunday, May 10 at 4:00 p. m. with a dinner reception to follow. For the family and those who wish to participate, Holy Communion will be served at 3:00 p. m. Interment will be in the garden at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations will be accepted for the Callao Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 82, Callao, VA 22435, Riverside-Walter Reed Hospice, P. O. Box 1130, Gloucester, VA 23061 or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 576, Callao, VA 22435.