Antonio Michael Payne

Antonio Michael Payne (Ton-Ton) was born November 29, 1960 in Nashville, Tennessee. He made his departure for Heaven on July 11, 2014.

Antonio is the son of Theodore R. Payne, Jr., and Patricia Ann Payne
Of Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Maplewood High School where he was a Half-Timer and a Pep Squad Member. He was also voted Best Dress at Maplewood High School.

Antonio gave his life at an early age at Cleveland Street Missionary Baptist Church. He was in the choir where he enjoyed singing for the Lord. He later moved his membership to Lake Providence Missionary Baptist Church where he was a faithful choir member.

Antonio hobbies included singing, cooking, landscaping and dancing. He loved spending time with his nephews and nieces. He loved to make you laugh. He was always concern about serving others than to be served.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Antonio leaves to cherish his memories, his precious pearls his parents, Theodore R. Payne, Jr. and Patricia Ann Payne; three sisters, Chekeeta Neal (Charles), Patrice Payne, Terea Payne-Parmer, and two brothers, Andre Payne, Sr. (Ann), and Kevin Payne; also he leaves to mourn a host of relatives and friends, Linda Anderson-Robinson, Denvard Owens and Jason Wood.