Danny Payne

Danny Payne, 80, lifelong resident of Haskell, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the First Assembly of God Church with Brother Jerrel Tomlin and Brother Carl Amburn officiating. Burial will follow in Willow Cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home, 2 Avenue D. A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Friday, June 6, 2025 at Haskell Funeral Home. Condolences may be made at www.haskellfuneralhometx.com.

Danny was born July 28, 1944 in Haskell, Texas, the son of Cecil Payne and Rosie Hurt Payne. On December 4, 1964, he married Glenda Dunn in Denver City, Texas. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last December.

He loved spending time outdoors sitting on his porch and found great joy in playing the guitar. Music was a meaningful part of his life. He especially enjoyed singing and playing at church, during funerals, and as a member of the Haskell Jubilee. He loved his family with all his heart and treasured every moment with them. His love for Jesus was strong, and he was a faithful prayer warrior, always lifting up his children, family, and friends in steadfast prayer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Orval Payne, Billy Payne, and Cecil Lee Payne; and sisters, Wanda Walton, Juanita Jordan, and Deloris Brothers.

Danny is survived by his wife, Glenda Payne of Haskell; daughters, Malinda Payne Cripe and Danny of Haskell, Sherry Payne Rodriquez and Tony of Mineral Wells, and son, Daniel Payne and Melissa of Haskell; grandchildren, Samantha Frazier and T J of Haskell, Rachelle Eldridge and Kevin of Mineral Wells, Jeremy Payne and Lacie of Mineral Wells, Josh White and Jessica of Houston, Toni Rodriquez of Mineral Wells, Makayla Rodriquez of Mineral Wells, Caleb White of Houston, Aubrie Payne of Haskell, Sonny Payne of Haskell, Hagen Payne of Haskell, Hunter Payne of Haskell, 5 great grandchildren, Harley Eldridge, Charlie Frazier, Asher Payne, Damien White, and Hazel Frazier; brothers, Jerrel Payne and Anita of Abilene, Curtis Payne and Mary of Graham, Claude Payne and Robert Payne of Haskell; sister, Brenda Parker and Darrell of Knox City; numerous nieces, nephews, and a host of dear friends.