HARTFORD, Ky. — William Jess Payne, 55, of Hartford, died Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home.
He was a carpenter and of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob Rice and Stewart and Margaret Payne.
He is survived by a son, Jesse (Krista) Payne, of Fordsville, Kentucky; a daughter, Kimberly Thomasson, of Hartford; his parents, Larry and Bonnie Payne, of Hartford; grandchildren, Emilee Thomasson, Dakota Payne, Hadleigh Payne, Mason Payne, Sophia Castillo, and Elijah Castillo; brother, Steven (Melanie) Payne, of Hartford; and grandmother, Jean Rice, of Owensboro, Kentucky.
Memorial services will be at noon Wednesday, April 12, at Geary Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Geary Funeral Home toward final expenses.