DR. JOSEPH VERNON PAYNE (Age 83) October 23, 1927 - January 7, 2011 Of Silver Spring, Maryland passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2011, after a prolonged illness. Dr. Payne was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Doris Ross Payne, and is survived by his daughters, Donna-Michelle Payne Wilson of Bowie, Maryland, and Robyn L. Motley of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and a grandson, Joseph Michael Wilson of Annapolis, Maryland. Born in New York, Joseph received his early education in New York City public schools. Joseph earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree with honors from Howard University. Joseph also earned a Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. While in New York, Joseph was a member of St. Augustine Episcopal Church. Upon moving to Washington, DC, he affiliated with St. George's Episcopal Church in Washington, where he remained a devoted member until the time of his death. Joseph spent his professional career as a dentist in Washington, DC, culminating his career by serving as Commissioner of Dental Health for the District of Columbia. Joseph's greatest love was his family. He was a devoted husband and a doting father and grandfather. He also loved to travel, bowl, golf and play bridge. Always enjoying the company of friends and colleagues, Joseph was a member of many groups including the St. George's Episcopal Church Vestry and Building Committee, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Beta Chapter) and Boy Friends (affiliated with Potomac Chapter, Girl Friends, Inc.). Services will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, viewing at 9 a.m., services at 9:30 a.m. at the Chapel at Village Square - Riderwood - 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions be made in Dr. Payne's name to the Building Fund of St. George's Episcopal Church, 160 U Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001..
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