Mr. James H. Payne, 69, of LaPorte, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born April 2, 1944, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to James H. and Stephanie (Tousignant) Payne.
James worked as a maintenance engineer for Blue Chip Casino. He was a loving husband and he loved his dog, Tikie.
On May 19, 1990, in Gardner, MA, he married Joyce Shields Payne, who survives.
He is also survived by his son, Jimmy (Lisa) Payne of Westford, MA; two daughters, Melissa (Thomas) Burns of Poland, ME, and Cheryl Payne of Florida; stepson, Frederick Staples of Michigan City, IN; stepdaughter, Lisa Staples of Shawboro, NC; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by his son, Sean Payne, and brother, Thomas Payne.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Redcoach, Mishawaka, IN 46545, or to the donor’s choice.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com.