Shawn K. Payne

Shawn K. Payne

57, of Brownsburg, passed away on January 25, 2023, at home. Shawn was born on October 18, 1965 in Ft. Walton, Florida to Donal K. Payne and Ellen Jeannette Payne.

Shawn grew up in Hendricks County and was a 1984 graduate of Brownsburg High School. Shawn honorably served in the U.S. Air Force. After service, Shawn served as an officer at the Hendricks County Jail and later worked for Animal Control in Hendricks County. However, racing and photography were his passions. He was fortunate to find a position as a photographer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He loved his job as it allowed him to follow his passions. In addition to racing, Shawn loved animals of all kinds and was a member of the International Plastic Modelers’ Society U.S.A. He will be remembered for his kind heart and his tremendous artistic abilities with plastic models and photography.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeannette Payne.

He is survived by his father Donal K. Payne, brothers Adrian Payne (Angie), Aaron Payne (Jill), cousin Shannon Sutche, nieces Anna, Jessica and nephew Alan.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Shawn’s life on Wednesday, Feb. 1^st from 12-2pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with services starting at 2pm Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will follow the services in Mooresville Cemetery, with military honors.

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