Robert B. Payne, 84, formerly of 205 N. 14th Street, Olean,
passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Cuba Memorial Hosptial’s Palliative
Care Unit after a lengthy illness.
Born on October 6, 1933, in Buffalo, he was a son of Claude
and Mildred White Payne. On October 4,
1958 he married the former Nancy Bruce who preceded him in death on October 27,
2008.
Robert served in the United States Army from 1955-57 and
received the Good Conduct Medal for his service.
He worked for LongMile Rubber Company in Buffalo, Uniroyal
Tires, and eventually owned and operated Payne Tire in Olean for many years
prior to his retirement.
Robert was a huge tennis player. He was active with St. Bonaventure University
where he gave tennis lessons and strung racquets for students. He was also a member of the Olean Racquet
Club. During the 1960’s and 70’s he was a member and former President of the
Junior Council. He is survived by a son, Bruce (Jennifer) Payne of Herndon, VA;
a niece, Judy Sy of North Carolina; Several Nieces and Nephews. There will be
no visitation or services at this time. Arrangements are under direction of the
Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.
