Donald Slye Payne, a native of Wanchese, NC, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Chesapeake, VA, at the age of 81. Born on March 13, 1943, Donald led a life marked by dedication and hard work.

Donald was a proud graduate of Dare County Public Schools. He served his country with honor as a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard for four years. After his military service, he worked diligently as a carpenter and home builder and later brought his expertise to the Dare County Department of Buildings and Grounds.

Donald was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judy Perry Payne; his twin sons, Larry Payne and Barry Payne; his mother, Ida Daniels Payne; his father, Wesley Corbet Payne; his half-sister, Volantill Castilia “Tot” Paquette; half-brothers, Woodrow Wilson Payne, Wesley Corbet Payne Jr., Clarence D. Payne, and William Dempsey Payne; brothers, Franklin Corbet Payne, Wesley Jarvis Payne Sr., Willie Lawrence Payne, and his twin brother, Ronald Guy Payne.

He is survived by his son, Eric Payne of Arlington, VA; daughters, Donna Payne of Manteo, NC, and Brenda Payne of Greenville, NC; and one grandchild, Derick Benjamin Baum of Patrick County, VA.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Twiford Colony Chapel. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. A private burial will take place at Austin Cemetery, Kitty Hawk.

To livestream Mr. Payne’s funeral service, please visit www.TwifordFH.com.

Donald's legacy of hard work, dedication, and love for his family and community will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Twiford Funeral Homes, Outer Banks is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.