Lawrence Eugene Payne, 65, of Chaptico, MD died November 5, 2007 at his residence in Chaptico, where he resided for 35 years.

Mr. Payne was born January 24, 1942 in Baltimore, MD. He was known to most as "Larry" and to some simply as "Pop"

He is survived by his loving companion, Donna Mae Kline, three children, Randolph Payne, Sr. and his wife, Bonnie, Lorie Burch and her husband, Darryl, all of Mechanicsville, MD, Marsha Fleegle and her husband, Rodney Sr. of Lusby, MD, seven grandchildren, Mindy Mixan and her husband, Steve, Randy Payne, Jr. and his wife, Amitty, Stephanie Nelson and her husband, Joe, Rodney Fleegle, Jr., Brent Latham, Amanda Payne and Taylor Fleegle, six great-grandchildren, Megan, Amber and Randy Payne, III, and Joseph, Lucas and Ella Nelson, brothers, Lindsay Ward of Randalls Cliff, Charles Chick of West Virginia, sister, Jeanette Bryant of Mechanicsville, MD, and his beloved pet "Sassy." He was anxiously awaiting the birth of his great-grandson, Payne Mixan.

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Nora E. Payne and his mother, Doris V. Payne.

Larry loved his craft of brick and stone masonry for more than fifty years. He was currently employed with Guy & Guy Masonry of Leonardtown, MD.

Larry had a great love for the outdoors and working in his beautiful garden. He enjoyed sharing the bounty of his garden with everyone.

With the spirit of being a wonderful grandfather he spent many weekends with James, Willie and Emily Richardson. They would explore the woods and the farm enjoying their mutual love of nature.

He was a great story teller and told his stories with great humor and enthusiasm. He relished visiting with family and friends under his favorite cherry tree and having an ice cold MGD. The simple pleasure of life was what Larry loved the most.

The family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life on Friday, November 9, 2007 from 5-8:00 p.m. at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., Charlotte Hall, MD. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary's, P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. in Leonardtown, MD.