Published online and in the News and Observer (Raleigh, NC). Names of living survivors redacted.
Richard Payne, 69, passed away New Year's day following a long battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his father, Richard Sylvester Payne, Sr., mother, Frances Cely Payne and son, Richard Sylvester Payne, III. He is survived by [names redacted]. Richard also leaves behind a host of friends who will fondly remember him for his authenticity, loyalty, and humor.
Born in Charlotte, NC, Richard came to Raleigh to attend NC State University in 1968. He found life in Raleigh to be sufficiently interesting and never left.
An outgrowth of his skills in and enthusiasm for outdoor sports inspired him to open Carolina Outdoor Sports, an outdoor sporting goods store (ultimately, a chain) in 1973. His entrepreneurial talents also led him to establish TBC Construction, a specialty construction company in 1987 where he built churches and bridges and, later, to sell commercial lumber.
Richard was an enthusiastic outdoorsman, at ease hanging off rocks or scaling a mountain, kayaking Class V rapids, racing sailboats or snow skiing with speed and precision. He also enjoyed camping, hiking, scuba diving, and boating of any sort. Richard was a Boy Scout as a youth and as an adult served as a Scout leader, taking scouts to Philmont Scout Ranch and summer Scout camps. He was always imparting his passion for the outdoors to the younger generation and ensuring there was never a dull camping trip.
Richard rarely met a motor he could not repair, no manuals or YouTube videos needed. He will be remembered for his stories and for living his life fully.
Special gratitude goes to Richard's cancer care team at the UNC Cancer Hospital, Melanoma Program.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Richard Payne, 69, passed away New Year's day following a long battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his father, Richard Sylvester Payne, Sr., mother, Frances Cely Payne and son, Richard Sylvester Payne, III. He is survived by [names redacted]. Richard also leaves behind a host of friends who will fondly remember him for his authenticity, loyalty, and humor.
Born in Charlotte, NC, Richard came to Raleigh to attend NC State University in 1968. He found life in Raleigh to be sufficiently interesting and never left.
An outgrowth of his skills in and enthusiasm for outdoor sports inspired him to open Carolina Outdoor Sports, an outdoor sporting goods store (ultimately, a chain) in 1973. His entrepreneurial talents also led him to establish TBC Construction, a specialty construction company in 1987 where he built churches and bridges and, later, to sell commercial lumber.
Richard was an enthusiastic outdoorsman, at ease hanging off rocks or scaling a mountain, kayaking Class V rapids, racing sailboats or snow skiing with speed and precision. He also enjoyed camping, hiking, scuba diving, and boating of any sort. Richard was a Boy Scout as a youth and as an adult served as a Scout leader, taking scouts to Philmont Scout Ranch and summer Scout camps. He was always imparting his passion for the outdoors to the younger generation and ensuring there was never a dull camping trip.
Richard rarely met a motor he could not repair, no manuals or YouTube videos needed. He will be remembered for his stories and for living his life fully.
Special gratitude goes to Richard's cancer care team at the UNC Cancer Hospital, Melanoma Program.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Published online and in the News and Observer (Raleigh, NC). Names of living survivors redacted.
Richard Payne, 69, passed away New Year's day following a long battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his father, Richard Sylvester Payne, Sr., mother, Frances Cely Payne and son, Richard Sylvester Payne, III. He is survived by [names redacted]. Richard also leaves behind a host of friends who will fondly remember him for his authenticity, loyalty, and humor.
Born in Charlotte, NC, Richard came to Raleigh to attend NC State University in 1968. He found life in Raleigh to be sufficiently interesting and never left.
An outgrowth of his skills in and enthusiasm for outdoor sports inspired him to open Carolina Outdoor Sports, an outdoor sporting goods store (ultimately, a chain) in 1973. His entrepreneurial talents also led him to establish TBC Construction, a specialty construction company in 1987 where he built churches and bridges and, later, to sell commercial lumber.
Richard was an enthusiastic outdoorsman, at ease hanging off rocks or scaling a mountain, kayaking Class V rapids, racing sailboats or snow skiing with speed and precision. He also enjoyed camping, hiking, scuba diving, and boating of any sort. Richard was a Boy Scout as a youth and as an adult served as a Scout leader, taking scouts to Philmont Scout Ranch and summer Scout camps. He was always imparting his passion for the outdoors to the younger generation and ensuring there was never a dull camping trip.
Richard rarely met a motor he could not repair, no manuals or YouTube videos needed. He will be remembered for his stories and for living his life fully.
Special gratitude goes to Richard's cancer care team at the UNC Cancer Hospital, Melanoma Program.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Richard Payne, 69, passed away New Year's day following a long battle with cancer. He is predeceased by his father, Richard Sylvester Payne, Sr., mother, Frances Cely Payne and son, Richard Sylvester Payne, III. He is survived by [names redacted]. Richard also leaves behind a host of friends who will fondly remember him for his authenticity, loyalty, and humor.
Born in Charlotte, NC, Richard came to Raleigh to attend NC State University in 1968. He found life in Raleigh to be sufficiently interesting and never left.
An outgrowth of his skills in and enthusiasm for outdoor sports inspired him to open Carolina Outdoor Sports, an outdoor sporting goods store (ultimately, a chain) in 1973. His entrepreneurial talents also led him to establish TBC Construction, a specialty construction company in 1987 where he built churches and bridges and, later, to sell commercial lumber.
Richard was an enthusiastic outdoorsman, at ease hanging off rocks or scaling a mountain, kayaking Class V rapids, racing sailboats or snow skiing with speed and precision. He also enjoyed camping, hiking, scuba diving, and boating of any sort. Richard was a Boy Scout as a youth and as an adult served as a Scout leader, taking scouts to Philmont Scout Ranch and summer Scout camps. He was always imparting his passion for the outdoors to the younger generation and ensuring there was never a dull camping trip.
Richard rarely met a motor he could not repair, no manuals or YouTube videos needed. He will be remembered for his stories and for living his life fully.
Special gratitude goes to Richard's cancer care team at the UNC Cancer Hospital, Melanoma Program.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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