Dale Payne, 77, of Austin, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Norton Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. He was born April 21, 1944, in Barren County to the late Carl and Lottie Williams Payne. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Dale was a former teacher with the Nelson County School System and upon retiring enjoyed his time at his log cabin on Barren River Lake.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy and Roger Payne.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ann Mattingly Payne; one daughter, Julie Payne, of Bardstown; one very special granddaughter, Annabelle Murphy; one sister, Brenda (Richard) Pook, of Glasgow; and several nieces and nephews.

In following Dales wishes, cremation was chosen by the family. Memorial visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home.

Houghlin-Greenwell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.