Barry County MI Archives Obituaries.....Payne, Merle Robert July 29, 2007
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Battle Creek Enquirer Jul 31, 2007
Merle Robert Payne, age 66, of Cloverdale, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at his 
residence.
He was born in Barry County, Michigan, the son of Clarence and Ina Payne.
Merle graduated from Delton Kellogg Schools in 1958. 
Merle was co-founder of MRD Industries in 1971. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 
NASCAR, and most of all the fire department. Merle served 31 years with the 
Delton Fire Department, in which 19 years were as Delton Fire Chief.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ina Payne; brother, Elwyn 
Payne; sister, Marilyn Haywood; sister-in-law, Jeannie Payne; niece, Susan 
Brownell; and nephew, C.W. Payne.
Celebration of life memorial service will be held Thursday at 6:00 p.m. 
conducted by Pastor Steve Olmestead. Procession will begin at the Delton Fire 
Department at 5:00 p.m. and proceed to Pleasant View Family Church with 
luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers those who wish may make a memorial 
contribution may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Pleasantview Family 
Church. Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton assisted the family with 
arrangements.

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