Ryzhion "Ryry" Z. Payne

CARBONDALE – RyZhion “RyRy” Z. Payne, 16, of Carbondale passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.



RyZhion was born on May 18, 2003 to Christopher Broadnax and Syreena Payne in Carbondale, IL.



RyRy was a student attending Rebound at Carbondale Community High School. RyRy always had a contagious smile and loved cars. He never met a stranger and will be missed by all who knew him.



Those left to carry on his memory are his mother, Syreena Payne of Carbondale, siblings, Zaknylah Payne, Zariell Payne, Symazha Payne, James and Ca’Laijah Wright, Tamara Parson, Ryan Scott, and Tyler Broadnax.



He was preceded in death by both grandfathers, Larry Norris and James Broadnax; aunt, Tracey Payne; uncle, Jordan Payne; and siblings, Christyonna Broadnax and Christopher Broadnax Jr.



Visitation will be 10am – 12pm on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Community of Faith Church located at 5208 Meadowland Parkway in Marion followed by the funeral service at 12:00 pm with Rev. Dr. Troy Benitone officiating. Interment will be in Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Community of Faith Church in Marion and will be accepted at the church.



Meredith Funeral Home in Carbondale is in charge of arrangements. To leave a story or memory of RyRy visit, www.meredithfh.com.