Active Pallbearers Ronald Payne Dwayne Tucker

Timothy Payne Devin Tucker

Kevin Payne Ray Tucker

Honorary Pallbearers Cedric Payne, Sr. Willie Stokes

Lafayette Payne Jerry Davis

James Anderson Robert Mayo

Acknowledgement The family of District Elder Edward L. Payne would like to thank you for

the many cards, calls and all other expressions of sympathy shown

during our hour of bereavement. Please continue to keep us in your

prayers.

Sentimental Expressions

You were a great husband, father, and friend. You worked hard for the Lord and you worked hard for your family. I will cherish the memories I have of you forever.

~ Catrina

Dad, I will truly miss you. Your life was a testimony that wasn’t just talked out, but you walked it out. I treasure the example of the Godly life style that you have set before me. Pray for me while you’re in heaven that I continue on the foundation of the Lord that you have set. I can’t wait to see you again.

~ Timothy

Your little Hattie Jr. will continue to take care of Hattie Sr. I will also continue to keep myself, graduate next semester with my paralegal degree, and graduate from law school with honors. It’s already paid for. It was your time considering you did the work of about three men put together! So daddy, you and Arthur Roy rest while I finish off the demons that are left!

~ Kimberly

Thank you for being a great example of a hard worker. You showed me how a man should take care of his family. You even tried to hook me up with a few dates on occasion....and that was hilarious! Thank you for being able to keep your humor through any situation.:) You will be greatly missed. Love you.

~ Shirnett

Well, you are certainly one of a kind, unique in your own ways. You were a person that had no problems sharing and helping others when you could that loved to laugh and have lots of fun in a ‘kiddish’ way. Well, despite all of the tests and trials that you faced in this life, it’s all over now. You finally made it to where you can rest and have peace, joy and happiness everlasting!

Your step-son, ~ Dwayne

He taught me how to live, then he lived, and let me watch him do it.

~ Tonya

You walked me down the aisle 27 years ago. Thank you for showing all of us what a faithful husband looks like. Love you.

~ Sylvia, Clarksville, TN

Thank you for all the love you shared with me. I must say, I learned so much from you. If I could be half the man you were, here on earth, I will truly see you again!

~ Ronald

First, knowing him as an enthusiastic preacher and singer, one couldn't help but be intrigued with a smile on their faces, to see that he was fanatical for Christ. As a father, he was a good provider and had a way of handling situations...some to make you laugh and some to make you cry. What I admire the most was his courage, passion, and work ethic. He took on the most difficult task with optimism, believing that he could achieve what he set out to do. His drive for achieving has truly influenced my life. To my family and friends, keep the faith and live life to the fullest. I love you all…and remember love conquers all.

~ Ray

He was the only DAD I've ever known and I am very grateful for that. One of the hardest workers I've ever met. He has always been there for his family without fail. I appreciate so many things he was able to offer me in life and I will miss him dearly.

~ Devin, Laurel, MD

I am determined to continue to walk this ‘holiness or hell’ lifestyle with the same unyielding fervor that you taught all of your natural and spiritual children. When you were right you rubbed it in. If and when you were finally convinced you were wrong, you apologized. I love that you loved people, shared everything, hated the devil, accessed heaven, spoke in tongues at the thought of God’s goodness, paid your way, paid for others, and laughed long and hard. You loved Jesus, your own wife, family, the church, and the truth. There are few men of your character and stature. Your legacy of true holiness will LIVE! Thank you so much. I love and respect you more than you know.

~ La Donia

Order of Service FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2014 ~ 7:00 P.M.

Greater Grace Church 3690 PERSHALL ROAD ~ ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63135

BISHOP LARRY O. JONES ~ SR. PASTOR

BISHOP JESSE BATTLE, JR. ~ OFFICIATING

PROCESSIONAL

MASTER OF CEREMONY DISTRICT ELDER MOTEE EDDINGTON

PRAYER PASTOR ANNA GRIER

CONDOLENCES EVANGELIST CONNIE JACKSON

OLD TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE ISAIAH 43:1-5 ELDER RONALD NEAL

SELECTION PASTOR LESLIE OWENS

ECCLESIASTIC EXHORTATION (3 MINUTES) BISHOP LARRY O. JONES, PAW

BISHOP PHILLIP STILES, MACC

BISHOP MELVIN WILLIAMS, UACI

BISHOP LARRY BAYLOR, HGIM

SELECTION BISHOP JESSE PRATHER, SR.

NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURE 2 TIMOTHY 2:19-21 BISHOP REYNOLDS THOMAS

REMARKS (2 MINUTES) DISTRICT ELDER PHILLIP PARKER

MR. DONNELL JACKSON

MR. JAMES ANDERSON

MR. CALVIN WALLACE, JR.

PASTOR KEITH RAY

ELDER DERRICK TRIPLETT

ELDER RONNIE CARTER

PASTOR MARLON BAYLOR

SELECTIONS FMT MALE CHOIR: THE WINGS OF FAITH

LIFE LEGACY (READ SILENTLY)

CHILDREN OF DECEASED (2 MINUTES)

SELECTION SIS. TAMETER PRATHER

EULOGY BISHOP JESSE BATTLE, JR.

PARTING VIEW

RECESSIONAL

Interment SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2014 ~ 12:00 NOON

ZION CEMETERY

LEAVING FROM HOUSE OF DELIVERANCE CHURCH

9355 ST. CHARLES ROCK ROAD ~ ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI 63114

(11:30 A.M.)

Life & Legacy

Edward Lee Payne was born on September 6, 1951 to Lafayette (preceded him in

death) and Dorothy Payne in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the oldest of five children

and would eventual attend St. Louis Public Schools. He attended Ashland Elementary

through the eighth grade and advanced to Beaumont High School. Edward graduated

from Beaumont High School in 1970. The Beaumont Blue Jackets fondly called him

Ed. He ran cross country and commanded the football field starring as a Defensive

End #89. Edward received several full-ride scholarship offers to college and

subsequently chose to attend the University of Missouri-St. Louis for some courses.

While still in high school, he worked a part-time job as a Janitor for a local cleaning

company that was contracted to clean at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.

While shining the mirrors, the CEO of Southwestern Bell noticed the quality of his

work. He said, “When you finish high school, come back to me, I will give you a job!”

The CEO did just what he promised, and he was fast tracked through the hiring

process taking a position as a Coin Collector. The adventures he experienced on the

streets of St. Louis fueled his race toward Christ. His work ethic and integrity caused

him to be promoted. He was soon positioned as an Installation and Maintenance

Technician where he excelled. He won various awards, cash prizes, and bonuses for

his salesmanship, attendance, quality of work, and customer service skills. Edward

retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in November 2000.

His parents took him and his sister, Geraldine to Sunday School at Greater

Progressive. As pre-teens, they sat on the Mourner's Bench. One glad morning, the

doors of the church were opened and they both jumped up and professed Christ and

were baptized. In his early twenties he was introduced to the Apostolic Faith. Guided

into Faith Miracle Temple located at 2801 E. Prairie at College. Under the anointed

tutelage of the late Elder Willie George Baylor, Sr. and his spiritual mother First Lady

Mattie Baylor, Edward repented of his sins and was baptized in the matchless name

of Jesus Christ. During a Sunday morning service at what is fondly called “Old Faith”,

Edward became a new creature in Christ Jesus. He was filled with the gift of the Holy

Ghost with the evidence of speaking in an unknown tongue. He rolled in the floor and

spoke in his new language for many hours.

In 1977, the Lord prospered him in a zealous ministry with a “Hell, Fire, and

Brimstone” message. After working for many years in the vineyard, this preacher was

called to minister this true and living gospel as an Apostolic pastor. He and his wife,

First Lady Hattie, and his sister were blessed with the courage to step out on faith

after a two week tent revival in 1986. God made him shepherd over Jesus Is All

Church of God Apostolic. The membership was made up of a few small families which

only numbered about 12 people. In 1992, the Lord blessed the church to move out

of that small social hall to 2147 Kienlen Avenue, Hillsdale, Missouri. After 13 years

fellowshipping here, the Lord predestined a new location for the family. In 2006, the

Jesus Is All Family Worship Center family united, purchased, and moved to a new

location at 1524 East Grand Boulevard...the former House of Deliverance Church.

Edward married his high school sweetheart in 1970, the late Linda Diane Wallace. To

this union, three children where born. He later met and married Hattie Deloris

Tucker. To this union, two children were born. Edward was a loving husband and

father to his blended family. They were not exempt from the spiritual requirement of

holiness.

He leaves to cherish his memory: his beloved wife ~ Hattie; eleven children ~

LaDonia, Ronald (Tiara), Tonya, Timothy (Jakia), Kimberly, Catrina (Michael), Sylvia

(Christopher), Dwayne (Lamontria), Devin (Jenese), Shirnett, and Ray; twenty-five

grandchildren ~ Chardae (Cortez), Jada, Jotham, Judah, Darius, Faith, Hope, Charity

Love, Stephen, Solomon, Trinity, Charity, Destiny, Danielle, Christopher Jr., Kaneesha,

Jasmine, Danielle, Olivia, Brielle, Karis, Rachael, Destiny, Autumn, and Christian; his

mother ~ Dorothy; one sister ~ Geraldine; two brothers ~ Cedric Sr. (Deborah) and

Lafayette (Angel); eight nieces and nephews ~ Kevin (Shantanya), Alexius, Arlene,

Cedric Jr., Chris, Jennifer, Jordan, and Jonathan; and a host of extended family

members, church family members, and friends.