James H. Payne April 2, 1944-August 17, 2013 Mr. James H. Payne , 69, of La Porte, Indiana, died Saturday August 17, 2013 at Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital. He was born April 2, 1944 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of James H. Payne and Stephanie (Tousignant) Payne. James worked as a maintenance engineer for the Blue Chip Casino. He was a loving husband and he loved his dog Tikie. On May 19, 1990, in Gardner, MA, he married Joyce Shields Payne who survives. He is also survived by his son - Jimmy (Lisa) Payne of Wesford, MA; 2 daughters - Mellissa (Thomas) Burns of Poland, ME, Cheryl Payne of FL; step-son - Fredrick Staples of Michigan City, IN; step-daughter - Lisa Staples of Shawboro, NC; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his son, Sean Payne, brother, Thomas Payne. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Redcoach, Mishawaka, IN 46545 or to the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James H. Payne please visit our Sympathy Store.