Bryant Payne, 58, of Lincoln, NE, passed away February 1, 2023. He was born November 23, 1964 in Lincoln, to Seth Blackwell, Sr. and Nancy Payne. Bryant truly loved and cherished his family and friends. He was known for  his one of a kind, handmade tie-dye Tupac t-shirts. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and Newman United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Kimberly (Berry) Payne, daughters, Amanda Payne-Thompkins, Amber Payne and Ariel Payne, stepdaughter, Darian Berry, 15 grandchildren, brothers, Terry (Ginny) Payne, Marvin Payne, and sister, Lisa Payne-Jaspers.

Preceded in death by his parents and stepbrothers, Seth Blackwell and Kevin Blackwell.

Funeral Service 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th Street, Lincoln, NE

Viewing 1 hour prior to servivce at Metcalf Funeral Home.

Memorials to the family for future designation