Whitetop, VA – Brantley Eugene Payne, age 79, passed on Friday, June 17, 2022, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Brant was a graduate of Mt. Rogers High School and was a United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked at Mr. Casual’s in Troutdale, VA for many years and attended White Top Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn Willard and Blanche Loretta Riffey Payne, and brother, Chuckie Lee Payne.
Brant is survived by his wife of 58 years, Eirma Carol Haga Payne; sister, Glenda Payne Forester and husband Douglas; special nephew, Mitchell Payne and wife Beverly; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register.
The family of Brantley Eugene Payne is being cared for by Farris Cremation & Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.