Roger Chester Payne, age 80, of the town of Somerset, entered into rest on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 30, 1936 in Lockport, Roger is the son of the late: Chester and Laura Ruth (Schrader) Payne.
Roger was owner operator of R.C. Payne Trucking of Appleton and he had worked at Oak Orchard Concrete in Medina.
Roger married Karen “Tootie” Brigham November 11, 1961 at the Gasport Congregational Church. Karen died June 1, 1998. Roger was in the United States Air Force serving from October 1, 1961 until August 24, 1962.
He enjoyed spending time with his family, children and grandchildren. Roger had a passion for hunting, vintage cars and trucks and loved taking care of his garden.
Loving father of: Timothy John (Bonnie) Payne, Elizabeth Ann (Kenneth) Copella, Dale Thomas (Ginny) Payne, Andrea Lynne (Joseph) LaForest and Brenda Sue (David) Hartman. Brother of Joan (J.O.) Thompson, Loretta (Doug) McCanty, Patty (John) Chambers, Bruce (Sue) Payne, Terry (Kathy) Payne, Chub (Nancy) Payne, Jim (Nicole) Payne and the late Gene (Evelyn) Payne. Also survived by 16 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the Sherrie-Bream Funeral Home, 4521 Main Street, Gasport on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Services will be held from the funeral home on Wednesday at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Royalton Mountain Ridge Cemetery, Gasport.
Memorials appreciated to: Niagara Hospice or Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
Please go to www.sherriebreamfuneralhome.com and leave a condolence for the family
