Donald E. Payne, 83, of Woodlawn, Illinois passed away at 2:33 P.M. July 4, 2017 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born August 5, 1933 in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He married Marie Sessions in Mount Vernon, Illinois on February 13, 1982 and she survives in Woodlawn, Illinois.  A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Oddfellows Cemetery at Woodlawn, Illinois with Reverend Merle Fullerton officiating and inurnment to follow. Memorials: Donor’s Choice Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.