Norman Lee Payne, Sr., age 89, of Douglasville passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born in Carroll County, Georgia on February 20, 1931 to the late James Monroe Payne and the late Ludie Maudie Bonner Payne. Norman was a veteran of the United States Army and worked for Kroger for 40 and a half years and retired as a truck driver with 35 years of safe driving. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Douglasville, Georgia. Norman loved music. He served as choir director at several churches. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Annette Bragg Payne; children, Tim Payne and his wife Delicia; Lee Payne and Patrick Maloof; grandchildren, Jason Payne and his wife Jennifer, Austin Payne; great grandchildren, Emma Payne, Jackson Payne; brother, Maon Payne and his wife Linda; sisters-in-law, Louise Copeland, Martha Montgomery, Shirley Lowery and her husband, Bobby; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Norman was also preceded in death by 6 brothers and 2 sisters. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at 2:00 PM at Sunrise Memorial Gardens with Reverend Terry Marbut officiating. Due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions, we encourage everyone to make the best decisions to remain safe. If anyone wishes to attend, please remember to remain 6 feet apart from those not in your household and wear personal protective equipment, if available. You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com Hightower's Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements. 770-489-2818