Walter Archie Payne

August 25, 1965 - May 27, 2021

Walter was born August 25,1965 in Wayne, Michigan to Ellwood and Sarah Payne. He was the 14th of 16 children born to this union. Walter was educated in the Inkster Public School System and graduated from Inkster High School in Inkster, MI. After high school, Walter was employed by the Inkster Public School District. After the district closed, he worked for Detroit Country Day. He was last employed with the University of Michigan Dearborn until his passing. While working at Inkster Public Schools, Walter met and married Tyra Eldridge. They enjoyed 25 beautiful years of marriage. They have 3 beautiful children; Amanda, DeKarele and YaKira, whom he adored. He loved to encourage people in doing the right things. He loved camping, video games, and basketball. He was a diehard Michigan Fan. He loved eating chocolate, Mac + Cheese, and drinking Mountain Dew. He loved his grandkids and the loved him. He had a special bond with each of them. Walter entered rest on Thursday, May 27,2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellwood and Sarah Payne; his three brothers-Ellwood "Boonie". Milton "Milt", and Robert; four sisters - Sarah "Werry", Arlene "Leanie" Patricia "Danky", and Hope Regina.