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Honor Mission
Morton A. Payne
US Air Force
US Army National Guard
Hornell, NY - 11/12/2025
Mission applies to the following Region(s):
Region 1, Region 2
About the Mission:
An American Hero has passed, and his family requests Patriot Guard Riders to join in honoring his service. Airman First Class Morton Payne served in the US Air Force from1956-1960, and later served in the United States Army National Guard from 1976-1996
In his younger years, Mort worked part time at Hunts Market in Avoca and for 30 years served as a driver for United Parcel Service (UPS) until his retirement in 1995. He was an active member of many fraternal and civic organizations, including the Avoca Fire & Ambulance, Arkport Fire & Ambulance, Hornell Elks Lodge, Arkport American Legion, Avoca American Legion, AMVETS Post in Ocala & Hornell, Hornell Association, Hornell Moose Lodge and Hornell Eagles.
Portions of the above narrative are contained in Mr. Payne's obituary, available for viewing online by clicking here
Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:
11/12/2025 at 03:15pm
Staging Location:
Dagon Funeral Home
38 Church Street
Hornell, NY 14843
Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:
Bob Wheeler
607-425-4341
Special Information:
A flag line will be established at the Dagon Funeral Home to honor the family and friends of Airman First Class Morton Payne upon their arrival. Please bring a US Air Force Flag, an American flag or US Army flag. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:pm. A funeral Service with military honors will be held at the conclusion of calling hours. Additional information relative to Airman Payne's service will be posted as it becomes available.
Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?
no
Submitted by:
Bob Wheeler
rs 11/09; MER
