Clarence Alson Payne
Avoca
Clarence Alson Payne, 86, aresident of Pine Crest Home for Adults in Avoca, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday(January 13, 2009)at Ira Davenport Hospital.
Born in Hartsville, May 15, 1922, the son of ClarenceL. and Lida Woodworth Payne, he had been a lifelongarea Canisteo resident. Alson had been employed atStern & Stern Textiles, and American HardwardCorp. (Corbins) of Hornell. He was a former member ofthe Southside Baptist Churchand a current member of the Hillside Baptist Church.
He is survived by three sisters, Mildred Smith of Hornell,Bessie (Thurston) Granger of Howard,Ruth Meacham of Wellsville, one brother Grover (Rita) Payne of Blasdell, caregiver and niece Marlene Guild, andseveral nieces and nephews.
The family will be present 1-3pm Friday, at the Brown & Powers Funeral Home,
6 Spruce St., Canisteo,where Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 11:00 AM, with his nephew PastorCharlie Payne officiating. Burial willbe in Stephens Cemetery, Canisteo.
To send a remembrance visit
www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com
Friends may make memorial contributions to: Adrian Baptist Church (Missions Fund)c/o Helen Donelson 3229 County rte31 CanisteoNY14823.