Richard Keith 'Ricky' Payne was born on December 20, 1955, in Pontiac Michigan and departed this life on September 5, 2024.  He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Josephine Payne along with a sister and four brothers.

He was educated in the Pontiac Public School system, graduating from Pontiac Northern High School.   Ricky is survived by his brother, Alan C. Payne.  Also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Ricky will lie in repose on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Cobb's Funeral Home, Pontiac Michigan, from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 113-123 Wessen St, Pontiac Michigan.  Family hour will begin at 10:30am and the service will immediately start at 11:00am, Rev Dr John Tolbert officiating.  Interment will be held at Perry Mount Cemetery,  Pontiac Michigan.