James D. “Jimmy” Payne
James D. “Jimmy” Payne, 82, of Beaumont, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont. He was born on October 27, 1942, in Port Arthur, Texas, to Violet Ebonoch and Jack Payne, Sr. He was the former Owner and Pharmacist of E. J’s Nederland Pharmacy in Nederland.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-one years, Peggy; daughter, Jean Landry and her husband, Tim, of Groves; son, Scott Payne of Shreveport, Louisiana; grandchildren, Blair Ancelet and her husband, Tyler, of Port Neches; Brittyn Landry of Port Neches; Baylor Landry of Groves, and Keenan Payne of Monroe, Louisiana; great-grandchildren, Court and Caroline Ancelet of Port Neches; brother, Alvin Payne of New Orleans; brother-in law, Darryl Breaux and his wife, Esma, of Mico, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Lester and Ethel Breaux of Port Arthur; his brother, Jack Payne, Jr. of New Orleans, Louisiana; half-sister, Jeri Newsome of Willis, Texas; and brother and sister-in-law, Johnnie and Rita Savoie of Groves.
Cremation arrangements for Mr. Payne were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A private celebration of Jimmy’s life will be held at a later date.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of you.
Best man I ever knew
Peggy and Jean,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband and father. Having just met you at Pelican Bay (Milly is my Mother), it was such a shock to see that this happened so suddenly. Praying that you find comfort in your memories. God Bless!
So sorry to hear about Jimmy’s passing. Super nice guy, I remember going to his pharmacy and hitting him up for free medical advice. That man loved to fish and was in hog heaven when he and Peggy built their beautiful home on Pleasure Island where he chased after specs on a daily basis. We also enjoyed having him as a member of our golf group at the Palms and later Bayou Din. Just another hacker, like the rest of us, but always cheerful and fun to be around. We’re going to miss you Jimmy. Keep reeling them in up there and don’t forget to keep your head down.
Peggy we are so sorry to hear about Jimmy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! 🙏🙏❤️
Jim and Janet Quebedeaux
Peggy our sympathy and prayers
Are with you and the family. Jimmy always
Had a smile on his face.. RIP
Tommy & Rose PreJean 🙏🙏🙏🩷
I worked at EJ pharmacy in 1980. I remember Jimmy being such a great guy. RIP sweet man
I’m deeply saddened by the news of Jimmy’s passing. I have such fond memories of socializing with Jimmy at various house parties and Texaco functions .He was kind, mild mannered, and had a great laugh and sense of humor. No doubt he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Peggy & Jean – I pray that you and the rest of the family will find comfort in knowing his was a life well lived and he leaves a legacy that will live on for years to come.
So very sorry for your loss.
Prayers
RIP uncle Jimmy!!!! You were a good man!!! Never met a stranger and loved everyone!!!