Jack "Galen" Payne, age 64, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at St. Francis in Topeka, Kansas. Per his wishes, Galen was cremated and no church services will be held. Galen was born March 6, 1954 in Edmond, Oklahoma, the son of Jack and Jewell Payne.
He was known as Galen to all of his family and friends and Papa by all of his little ones. He was a successful welder; traveling the country with his work and his biggest accomplishment was installing the Alaskan Pipeline. He was a simple man who loved humor and his family.
Galen is survived by his lifelong partner, Alana and beloved dog Josie, who both stuck by his side at the hospital and at home until the end; sister, Roxann Molignoni (Paul); nephews, Shaun and Lanny; 2 great-nieces and great-nephews; 5 daughters, Tela Ambrosio-Lopez (Jose), Tabetha Mojica, Amber Hernandez (Victor), Courtney Payne, and Leah Payne (DeVaughn); 10 grandchildren and is expecting an additional grandchild and great-grandchild.
He has left this life and is strolling Heaven with his beloved dogs, Sadie and Jesse.
"Hey Dad, you know what?"
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