Willard Payne

Willard W. Payne, Jr. of Streamwood for 27 years formerly of Peoria;
Beloved husband of 57 years to Joan (nee Howe); loving father of Christine Payne, Denise (Mark) Redella, Willard W. III (Sonja) Payne and Timothy (Brenda)Payne; cherished grandfather of Samantha "Sam", David (Haley), Jhon, Pablo, Ryan, Sean and Megan; dear son of Geraldine and the late Willard Payne Sr.

Willie "Bud" was a loving husband, he worshipped the life that he had with his soul-mate Joan. He loved to coach and shared his love for "the game" with many young men. He was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren's sporting events and nothing made him more proud. His passion was football and he loved the Bears. He had a wonderful life and even to the very end he spoke of his great life filled with love and family.

Visitation Sunday, February 7th 3:00 p.m. until the time of Memorial Service 4:30 p.m. at the Countryside Funeral Home & Crematory, 950 South Bartlett Rd., (at Stearns Rd.) Bartlett. Cremation was private at the Countryside Crematory. In lieu of flowers donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 would be appreciated. 630-289-7575 or www.countrysidefuneralhomes.com