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in memoriam
James Lester Payne
(May 14, 1940 - March 2, 2017)
J
ames Lester (Jim) Payne, New Liberty, KY,
age 76, passed away Thursday, March 2,
2017 at his home.
Payne was born May 14, 1940 in Bethlehem,
KY to Lester B. & Josephine (Parrish) Payne.
He graduated from Pleasureville High School
in 1958 and attended Eastern KY University.
Known by many throughout
Kentucky as a star athlete,
strong supporter of high school
and UK athletics and successful
businessman, Mr. P owned
Payne Chevrolet for nearly 40
years. He owned, bred, showed
and sold champion Miniature
horses internationally. Since
retiring, he enjoyed his farm
and family. While he was known
by many names, Mr. P is best
known for his dedication to his
family and friends and for his
fierce loyalty to those closest
to him.
A celebration of life service
was held at the Bethlehem
Methodist Church on Sunday,
March 5, 2017 In lieu of flowers,
donations are suggested to the
Owen Co. EMS.
FROM Facebook Friends:
Ashley Harris- Jim Payne was
a dear friend who touched so
many people’s lives. He was
always kind hearted and greeted
everyone with a smile and a hug.
If he came to a horse show he
always made sure to at least say
hi to everyone before he left.
He always watched over me as a
kid and cheered me on. I got my
first truck from him. He always
encouraged me. I will miss him
dearly.
Natalie Roberts- One of my fond
memories of Mr. P- I remember
I was not in a happy place and
was wearing a T-shirt that I
shouldn’t have worn. He took
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