Mr. Harvey Stephen Payne 77 of Asheboro passed away after a period of declining health at the Hospice House of Asheboro.  Harvey was born August 8th., 1949 in Preston Maryland where he attended and graduated from Col. Richardson High School.  While in school he played baseball for the high school team.  After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy where his career lasted for 20 years, from 1967 until his retirement in 1987.  Proudly serving his country and being a part of the "best branch" in the United States, the U.S. Navy.  Harvey retired from the Navy with the rank of E7, proudly known as a Chief.

Eventually Mr. Payne made his way south landing in Asheboro, NC.  Soon after coming to Asheboro, he began working for Wayne Thomas Chevrolet in Asheboro in sales where he launched his second career for almost 20 years.

Services for Mr. Harvey Payne are being planned at this time.  Please continue to check and when finalized the obituary will be updated.

Pugh Funeral Home Asheboro is proudly serving the Payne family.