In Memory

Neal Erwin Payne - Class Of 1978

Neal Erwin Payne, 62, of Charlottesville, Va., died on April 26, 2022, at UVA Medical Center.

Born on November 2, 1959, in Richmond, Va., he was the son of Carson and Mary Frances Payne. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Frances and his brother, Russell Payne.

Neal graduated from Albemarle High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting at Christopher Newport University. He lived in Raleigh, N.C., and worked as an accountant at Sprint and Fred Smith Company. Neal then moved to Charlottesville in 2015. He loved to golf, travel, and going to the beach.

In addition to his father, Carson, Neal is survived by a sister, Karen Carlin (John) of Charlottesville, Va.; a brother, Mark Payne (Ruth) of Baton Rouge, La.; his uncles, Linwood Vincent, Joe (Margaret) Vincent, and Fred (Beth) Vincent; and a special friend, Myrtle Houchens.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to Broadus memorial Baptist Church, 1525 Stony Point Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.