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Francis Melville “Fred” Payne Sr.

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Francis Melville “Fred” Payne Sr.

Birth
Fruitport, Muskegon County, Michigan, USA
Death
28 Nov 1985 (aged 88)
Vallejo, Solano County, California, USA
Burial
Yountville, Napa County, California, USA Add to Map
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Francis was born in Fruitport, Michigan and moved to Vallejo in 1935 when he was in his late thirties. He had at least one sister Viola (Smith).

Fred served during World War I and later served as the commander of WWI Veterans Barracks No. 223 and of American Legion Post 550.

Fred married Florence Mantor and they had at least five children, Marge (Dockter), Dixie (Payne Jacobsen), Barbara (Ledesma), Cathy (Hamlin) and Frank Jr.

Fred worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as a pipefitter and machinist for over twenty years. After retiring in 1956 he took a position as bailiff for the Solano County Superior Court and worked there for over ten years.

Fred was active in social groups being affiliated with the Sea Scouts, Masonic Lodge No. 87, and Ben Ali Temple.

CADI gives mother's maiden name as Westerhoff.

*Obituary published in "The Napa Register" on December 2, 1985.
Francis was born in Fruitport, Michigan and moved to Vallejo in 1935 when he was in his late thirties. He had at least one sister Viola (Smith).

Fred served during World War I and later served as the commander of WWI Veterans Barracks No. 223 and of American Legion Post 550.

Fred married Florence Mantor and they had at least five children, Marge (Dockter), Dixie (Payne Jacobsen), Barbara (Ledesma), Cathy (Hamlin) and Frank Jr.

Fred worked at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as a pipefitter and machinist for over twenty years. After retiring in 1956 he took a position as bailiff for the Solano County Superior Court and worked there for over ten years.

Fred was active in social groups being affiliated with the Sea Scouts, Masonic Lodge No. 87, and Ben Ali Temple.

CADI gives mother's maiden name as Westerhoff.

*Obituary published in "The Napa Register" on December 2, 1985.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18367629/francis_melville-payne: accessed ), memorial page for Francis Melville “Fred” Payne Sr. (21 Feb 1897–28 Nov 1985), Find a Grave Memorial ID 18367629, citing George C. Yount Pioneer Cemetery, Yountville, Napa County, California, USA; Maintained by Megan (contributor 46488108).