Obituary of Amechie O. Payne
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Amechie O. Payne (Gee-Gee)
Amechie unexpectedly passed away on August 3 rd , 2024 at UPMC Harrisburg Hospital. The son
of John Payne and the late Rosemarie Patterson, Amechie attended Harrisburg High School,
Class of 1975, where he set a record while playing football and he also enjoyed playing
basketball and had a passion for all sports. After graduation he held multiple maintenance
positions. Amechie was a loving and giving person to all, he also had a special love for animals.
Amechie is proceeded in death by his mother, Rosemarie Patterson, his sister Debbie Gibson
and his son, James Payne. Amechie leaves to celebrate his life, his father, John Payne, his
brothers, Ernest Payne, Todd and Jay Gibson, his sister, Karen Steele his son, Amechie Walker
Sr. (Natalie), 9 grandchildren, Courtney Blanding (Jourdan), Amechie Walker Jr., Jaenyla
Thomas, London and Titus walker, Jayonce, Ceyone, Cajanae, and Aaminah Payne, numerous
aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Amechie will be missed by all, even the beloved animals he took care of.
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