Mr. Meek Andrew "Andy" Payne, Jr., 84, of Webster County, passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo.  He was born March 26, 1940 in Tippo to Meek Andrew, Sr. and Ola Mae Harris Payne.  Andy enjoyed working on the Webster County Road and Maintenance Crew for several years.  He was a member of the Winona Church of God.  Andy also served in the Mississippi Army National Guard and enjoyed playing golf and fishing.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 25, 2025 at McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada.  Interment will follow in the Moore's Memorial Cemetery in Carroll County.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service Saturday at McKibben and Guinn.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Jean Montgomery Payne; daughter, Helen Ladner(Charles) of Gore Springs; sons, Chris Payne(Sheila) of Duck Hill and Gerald Payne of Scobey; sister, Doris Ridenour of Dothan, AL; brothers, Noble Payne of Dothan, AL, Richard Payne of Picayune and J.L. Payne of Florida; five grandchildren, Jenna Ladner, Makayla Payne, Cory Payne, Ricky Fly and Brooklyn Payne and a great-granddaughter, Rylee Miguel.

Andy is preceded in death his parents; son, Curtis Andrew Payne; granddaughter, Jessica Ladner; sister, Geneva Payne and brothers, J.B., James, Reece and Junior Payne.

Andrew Montgomery, David Montgomery, Dwayne Montgomery, Patrick Montgomery, Scott Montgomery and Brad Rayburn will honor Andy by serving as pallbearers and carry him to rest in the Moore's Memorial Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada, (662-307-2694).