Richard Carey Payne

Richard Carey Payne, 78, died November 18, 2025, peacefully at his home in Pueblo West, Colorado, where he retired after living for many years in California, Arizona, and Ohio.

Born March 16, 1947, in Illinois, he was a loving and devoted Husband to Linda, and Dad to Richard Jr., Christopher Oatson (Gina), Kimberly Peters (Jayson), Leigh Halstead (Scott), Chip, and many others he adopted along his journey.

He was Papa to John Payne (Adalinda), William Payne (Carleen), Karl Halstead, Cassidy Edelman (née Oatson) (Dylan), Alysa Halstead (Paul), and Trevor Peters (Madelyn).

And he was Great Papa to Ezra, Oaklynn, Ezekiel, Lakelyn, Alexander, Finnegan, and Malcolm.

Richard was a proud Marine who served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War as a radio operator. After the service, he was a welder and tow truck operator.

He enjoyed NASCAR, football, golf, and going on trips with his wife to Laughlin and Branson, weekly auctions, and family dinners.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents, John and Dorothy; siblings John and Dorthy; son Chip; and son-in-law Scott.

Memorial services were held at Crown of Life Lutheran Church, 145 S. Abarr Drive, Pueblo West, Colorado, on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 10 a.m.