Navy vet who died of COVID in Philippines remembered for love of animals, service

Timothy Payne served in the Navy, worked for the Army, cared for animals, dabbled in photography and carpentry and loved to brag about his kids.

Payne lived in Warren for more than 30 years before moving to his retirement home in the Philippines, where died earlier this year.

He was 75.

Payne died June 19 of complications from COVID-19 at OSPA-Farmers Medical Center in Ormoc City, Philippines.

Born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, Payne graduated from North High School and Wichita State University. He enrolled in the U.S. Navy and served until 1971 and then served as a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy Reserve until 1992.