Allen Leroy Payne, Longtime Monmouth Furniture Employee, Dies at 62

Payne, known for his love of small engine repair and fishing, is survived by his longtime girlfriend and large family.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 11:42pm

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Allen Leroy Payne, a 62-year-old resident of Monmouth, Illinois, passed away on March 12, 2026 at his home. Payne was a longtime employee at Vickroy's Furniture in Monmouth and was known for his hobbies of working on lawn mowers and small engines, as well as fishing. He is survived by his longtime girlfriend, mother, siblings, and several nieces and nephews.

Why it matters

Payne's passing marks the loss of a longtime community member and local business employee in the small town of Monmouth, Illinois. His obituary highlights the importance of close-knit family and community ties, as well as the impact that the loss of a local business employee can have on a town.

The details

Allen Leroy Payne was born on July 5, 1963 in Monmouth, Illinois to parents Charles and Evelyn (Price) Payne. He was raised and educated in Kirkwood and Monmouth, graduating from Yorkwood High School in 1981. Payne worked for several years at Vickroy's Furniture in Monmouth. In his free time, he enjoyed working on lawn mowers and small engines, as well as fishing.

Payne passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Payne was born on July 5, 1963.

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