James R. “Jim” Payne, Sr. peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the age of 75. Beloved husband of Dolores Wolfe Payne for 57 years. Son of the late Rosco Carl Payne and Mildred Goolsby Payne Watkins. Step son of the late Bill Watkins. Loving father of Tami Payne Miller, Cindy Payne, James Ray Payne, Jr. (Deirdre) and Jamie Ray Payne (Lori). Loving grandfather of FCC (SW) Robert (Roshelle), Kelci, Ian, James III, Wyatt, Jamie Jr. and Abigail. Step Grandfather of Chris and Megan. Great Grandfather of Seth and Clara Rose. Step Great Grandfather of Ava, Owen, Gavin, Brayden and Olivia. Brother of Barbara Oracoy (Jerry) and the late Jack Payne (the late Wanda), William “Skeeter” Watkins, III (Survived by Julie), Marshall Watkins (Survived by Carol), David Watkins and Steve Watkins. Jim is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. He was born in Birmingham, AL and was a lifelong resident of Westwego, LA. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to Canon Hospice and the Doctors and Staff of Wynhoven Health Care Center for their love and care given to Jim. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 7040 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, LA on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 11AM until 1PM. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 1PM. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA.