Billy Joe Payne

Billy Joe Payne, age 101, of Andrews, TX passed away on February 18, 2022, in Andrews, Texas.

Family and friends gathered to celebrate his life at 2:00pm, Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at The McNett Funeral Home Chapel in Andrews, Texas. A viewing was held Monday, February 21, 2022, from 11:00am-8:00pm.

Billy was born June 18, 1920, in Divide, Texas, to James Rankin Payne and Joanna “Ault” Payne. He married Erlene Spinks Payne April 8, 1941 and spent over 75 amazing years together. Billy was an extremely devoted family man. He loved to be with his grandchildren, who referred to him as “Pop”. He always had a pocket full of candy for them. He was raised on a farm in Nolan County where he raised steers. When Billy was in Junior High he traveled by train to San Francisco, California to compete in the World Fair, where he won Grand Champion for his steer. He was a proud Veteran of the US Army Air Corps, and his friends would tell you “Not one person could ever have a negative thing to say about him”. Bill, Erlene, and children Dolores and Stan, moved from Divide to Andrews in 1951. Bill worked for Amoco Production Company for 30 years. Bill also loved to play golf, which he did into his 90’s. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend and will be dearly missed.

Billy is survived by his son: Stanley Payne and wife Rhonda of Ft. Worth, TX.; daughter: Dolores Shoemaker and husband Larry of Andrews, TX.; grandchildren: Staci Kolb and husband Steve; Jim Payne and wife Kristi; and Neil Payne and wife Serena all of Andrews, TX. Jim and Neil’s mother: Janis Payne of Andrews, TX.; and many great grandchildren and greatgreat grandchildren.

Billy is preceded in death by his wife: Erlene Payne; parents: James and Joanna Payne; brothers, Wilbur Payne, Grady Payne, Albert Payne, J.R. Payne and sister Mary Payne Burke and grandson: Brent Shoemaker. We would like to thank PRCC for their love and care of our “Pop”.

Arrangements under the care of McNett Funeral Home.