Homer D. Payne, 81, of Iola, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at Heritage Health Care in Chanute. Homer was born April 29, 1935, at rural LaHarpe, Kansas, the son of George Albert and Hazel (Colgin) Payne. The family moved from LaHarpe to a farm southwest of Colony where he grew up. He served in the U.S. Army and Army Reserves. On July 1, 1961, Homer married Marilyn E. Marple in Garnett, Kansas. They have always made their home in Iola. He was maintenance supervisor for the Allen County Public Works Department for over 39 years. Homer enjoyed tinkering in the garage and spending time with his family and grandkids. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Marilyn; 2 sons, Tim Payne & wife, Karen and Craig Payne & wife, Patricia all of Iola; 5 grandchildren, Kayla Gallagher, Taylor Payne, Ryan Payne, Audrey Appling and Carlie Payne; 1 great granddaughter, Olivia Appling; and 3 siblings, Madge Leatherman of Chanute, Floyd Payne of Florida and Harold Payne & wife, Patsy of Colony. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Carl, George Jr. and Robert Payne and sister Alberta Crone. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in Iola. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church or ACARF (Allen County Animal Rescue Facility) and may be left with the funeral home. Go to www.iolafuneral.com to leave a condolence online.