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Family and friends are welcome on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 4-7 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. For those attending, the family has requested that everyone wear their best sporting attire in memory of P-Nut.
James A. “Jim” Payne, but to those who know him best, P-Nut, died Monday, January 17, 2022 at OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital following a brief and unexpected illness. He was 78.
He was born June 17, 1943 in Crestline to the late James C. and Rose M. (Arcudi) Payne. A 1961 graduate of Shelby High School, P-Nut worked at Midwest Aircraft Products Co. (MAPCO) and retired from there following a 50+ year career in the industry.
P-Nut had been a longtime Shelby Little League coach, served on their board for many years, and was always a huge supporter of Shelby baseball. P-Nut was an avid sports fan specifically rooting for the Cincinnati Bengals, The Ohio State University Buckeyes, the Cleveland Indians, and the Boston Celtics. He was a member of the Shelby Moose Lodge #422 and Shelby Owls Nest #2553.
Jim is survived by his life partner: Stacy Crosby; 4 sons: Jeff (Abby) Payne of Shelby, John (Erin) Payne of Marshalltown, IA, Jason (Claudia) Payne of Mansfield, and Jeremy (Jamie) Payne of New Port Richey, FL; the mother of his children: Jacqueline Bauer; his grandchildren whom he adored and always supported in all of their activities: Darien, Kaylee, and Caden Payne, Brecken and Bryson Payne, Isabella Payne, and Jaxon and Journey Payne; and extended family and a host of friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene R. “Butch” Payne.
Family and friends are welcome on Friday, July 15, 2022 from 4-7 pm at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. For those attending, the family has requested that everyone wear their best sporting attire in memory of P-Nut. Memorial contributions may be made to Shelby Little League, P.O. Box 126, Shelby, Ohio 44875.
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I’m so sorry Stacy. And to the rest of P-Nut’s family. He will definitely be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.
Jeff, John, Jayson and Jeremy,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your father. He was a good man who always enjoyed coaching kids. Prayers for your family.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers to all.
Sending our sincere condolences to all Jim’s family & friends. Thinking of you during this difficult time, we are so sorry for your loss.
P-Nut we will miss him so much he was a very good neighbor. Always looking out for Oreo our cat. Sending hugs to Stacy and family.
Steve and Chris Bail says:
Stacy and family. Condolences to all. I always had fun picking on Pnut about his beloved Cincinnati Pussycats. I’m glad he got to see them win big this year. He was a sweet and gentle man. Rest in peace.
I was very sorry to hear about Jim’s (P-Nut) passing. We were on safety patrol together when we were in grade school and attended high school together until we graduated.
Nancy and Clarence Ousley says:
Dear Family, You all have our deepest sympathy! Jim was a great guy. Praying for all of you.
I am so sorry for your loss! P-Nut was a such a gem! Hugs, prayers and deepest sympathy to you all!
I was heart broken to hear of P-Nuts passing! He is dearly loved and missed and always will be. I didn’t know him nearly long enough, but the impact he made will be life long! My deepest condolences to Stacy and his family.
Prayers for the family during this time. He was a good man and will be missed, Sorry for your loss. He may be gone but never forgotten.
Vince and Cathie Storms says:
Stacy, we are so sorry to hear about P-Nut. He was a good guy for sure. We know you are missing him terribly. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family.
I am so sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. I was the babysitter when their sons were little and always loved and felt a part of this family. My thoughts are with Jim’s family
We will all miss him
Sorry to hear of the loss of Jim (P-Nuts). My brother Tom was in P-Nuts class and we spent time at his house watching Ohio State basketball. My prayers are with the family
Stacy so sorry for your loss. Nuts was a great guy and always missed working with him Prayers with you and his family.
My heart goes out to and your family during this difficult time. I never met P-Nut but through conversations with you over the years, I felt like I had. I hope the comfort and strength of friends and family will help you heal one day at a time through this sad time.
It is with great sadness that I read about Jim’s passing. I worked with Jim many years ago at Mansfield Aircraft. We called him simply “Nuts” and he was an absolute delight to work with. My family will keep Jim and his family in our thoughts and prayers. And, to P-nut: I’ll catch up with you later.
Stacy, so sorry to hear of P-Nuts passing. He was a great & easy going guy. Prayers, Love & Hugs to all of you.
I am so sorry to hear about peanuts, he was a friend and a very good man. You all have my condolence.