Johnny L. Payne age 76 of Newton Falls passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday Aug 6, 2026 at his daughter's residence. He was born on March 27, 1950 in Madison, WV and son of the late Raymond Dewey Payne and Barbara Fay (Miller) Payne. John graduated from Duval High School in Griffithsville, WV in the Class of 1970. After high school, he married the love of his life, Kathryn Jane Winters on July 12, 1971 and they enjoyed 53 years of marriage together until her death on Feb. 4, 2025. John worked as an assembler for General Motors in Lordstown for 31 years retiring in 2001. He was a member of the UAW Local #1112 , and the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Warren. John loved splitting wood, going to church, bicycling, gardening, researching about aliens, and enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers: Lonnie Willis Payne, Sampie Eugene Payne, and 1 sister: Phyillis Jean Payne.

John is survived by: 1 daughter: Sherry L. Holk (Doug Popluhar) of Burghill, OH, 1 son: Michael L. Payne of North Jackson, 1 sister: Lilley M. Payne of Charleston, WV, 2 brothers: Rocky Payne of Morrisville, WV, Daniel & Loria Payne of Garretts Bend, WV, 6 grandchildren: Tiffany Rose Laney, Crystal Winter Holk, Conner Jonathan Lee Payne, Talon James Holk, Donavan Christopher Lee Payne, Quinzell Marie Payne, and 2 great grandchildren: Ryder Lee Laney & Lochlyn Marie Laney.

Funeral services will be at the Apostolic Pentecostal Church 3101 DeForest Rd. SE Warren, OH 44484 on Wednesday Aug 12, 2026 at 11:00am with Pastor Douglas Brown officiating. Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Tuesday Aug 11, 2026 from 5:00- 7:00pm. He will be laid to rest beside his wife Kathryn at Jackson Twp Cemetery in North Jackson, OH.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com