Arliss Jackson "Bud" Payne, 94 of Mount Holly NC, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 10, 2025 at the Stanley Total Living Center just 8 days short of his 95th birthday. He was born November 18, 1930 to the late Boyce and Ocie Barnhill Payne. He professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He grew up in Belmont, NC and attended schools there. He later graduated from Fruitland Baptist Bible Institute and Mid-Atlantic Bible College serving churches throughout North and South Carolina. Bud was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 73 years Hattie Payne and his brother Alvin Payne.

Bud is survived by his sons Keith Payne and  David Payne (Carolyn), one daughter Debbie Lowrance, niece Marilyn (Ed Wilson) nephew Doug Payne(Barbara) 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Bud enjoyed fishing and  watching football and baseball games.

A service to celebrate his life will be held 12:00pm  at Day Star Baptist Church, 211 Smith Road Mount Holly , NC 28120. Thursday November 13, 2025. Private burial will follow at Hillcrest Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:30-12:00pm prior to the service at the church. The service will be conducted by the Reverend Junior Morris.