Obituary

Cedric DeShawn Payne

October 01, 1978 - April 19, 2021

Cedric DeShawn Payne of Bogalusa, La. passed away on April 19, 2021.  Cedric was born October 1, 1978 in Frankfurt, Germany to MSG (Ret) Gregory and Joyce Payne.  After graduating from Parkview High School, he served in the United States Army.  Cedric attended Truck Driving School where he obtained his CDL and accepted employment in Qatar in the Middle East.

To Honor his memories with love, one daughter, Valesqca Mendoza of Richmond, VA; two sons, DeShawn Torrance of Chesapeake, VA. and Julian Hall of Gulfport, MS.; one granddaughter, Athena Mendoza who he adored and shared pictures and videos of her with everyone; parents, Mr. & Mrs. Gregory and Joyce Payne; three brothers, Michael (Tanisha) Payne of San Antonio, TX; Derrick (Angela) Thompson of Stromberg, Germany, and Reginald Payne of Bogalusa, LA; a forever friend, Lacey Tregembo of McHenry, MS. Nieces, nephews and countless family and friends.

Cedric was preceded in death by grandparents, Willie and Veda Payne and Willie and Mary Thompson.

Drive through viewing on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Crain & Sons Funeral Home in Bogalusa, LA from 12 noon until 4:00 pm.

Graveside Service on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Biloxi Memorial Cemetery in Biloxi, MS, with Pastor Michael O’Ree officiating. 

Crain & Sons Funeral Home of Bogalusa, LA in charge of arrangements.