Charles Edwin Payne, 85, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026 at his home in Tyrone, Okla.

He was born July 5, 1941 to Charles and Nellie (Giles) Payne.

He married Sonia Sue Stalcup June 11, 1965. She survives.

He graduated from Tyrone High School with the Class of 1959. He then obtained his bachelor's degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.

Charles began his teaching career in Amarillo, Texas, later teaching in Adams, Okla., Tyrone, Okla., and Liberal.

He also worked in the oilfield from the late 1970s into the 1980s.

He enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs football and the Oklahoma Thunder Basketball.

He also enjoyed golfing, shooting pool, and playing bridge.  

Survivors also include son, Darin Payne; daughter, Deena Montano and husband, Michael; granddaughter, Chelsea Cappellucci and husband, Lane; grandsons, Chase Montano and Cameron Montano; and four great-grandchildren: Harper, Grace, Titus, and Lainey Cappellucci.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers: Byron, Gary, Kenneth, and Preston Payne.

• A private family burial took place at the Tyrone Cemetery in Tyrone, Okla.

Condolences may be left at millermortuary.net.