Ronnie Payne

Ronald “Ronnie” Davis Payne, 83, of Thomasville, formerly High Point, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Piedmont Crossing Health.

Born October 28, 1942, in Guilford County, he was a son of the late Howard Payne and the late Margaret Marshall Payne.

Ronnie was a 1962 graduate of High Point Central and a member of the Elks Lodge 1155 for 53 years. He was a hard worker and provider for his family, starting his work at the age of 7 on his great uncle’s tobacco farm and continued his working career until his retirement in 2020. He enjoyed collecting cans and mowing yards. He had a love for dogs, especially his grand-dog, Sadie.

Left to cherish his memory; his beloved wife, Correen Brooks Payne; daughters, Cindy Kennedy and husband Ronnie, and Gwen Payne; grandchildren, Adam, Ashley, Alexus and husband Chadd, Johnathan and Clavin; great grandchildren, Jazper, Brooks, Lincoln, and Ila; his sister, Alice Hodgin and husband James; and step mother in law, Gerrie Brooks. 

Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point chapel.

The family will receive friends following the service. You may visit the family at 239 Boggs Rd., Thomasville, NC, prior to the day of the service.

Wright Funerals-Cremations, High Point, is in charge of the arrangements.