Contributions to the tribute of Todd Hansen Payne

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Mack Family posted a condolence

Friday, September 30, 2016

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family. May our Heavenly Father comfort you in your time of mourning. He is close to us in when we are broken-hearted. Psalms 34:18

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Liz Johnson lit a candle

Friday, September 30, 2016

I don't think I can describe Todd as wonderfully as Jay did, about how much he meant in the work environment we went into every day. When you have to work 6 sometimes 7 days a week and as many hours as we did, the way we made it bearable was we became each other's sounding boards, comedy shows, and confessionals. So many details of our days we all shared with each other trying to make our job space seem more like home. Whether it was me just having to tell someone about the strangest person that ever walked through my doors, an obnoxious fool who had pushed me just about to my breaking point, or an assistant manager who couldn't take having a female manager, Todd had an answer for everything (and it always was the best one) and talked you down. He had your back when you were right no matter what, and wasn't afraid to tell you when you were wrong either with nothing but love and encouragement on how to make it better. I'll miss his infectious, hard to miss laugh. Calling him and doing my standard "Mr. PAYNE!" greeting, to which his response was always "Oh Lord, here we go", and above all his honesty, caring, and loyalty beyond measurement. My sincerest condolences to the Payne family and all who knew him. See you on the other side, Todd. Liz Johnson

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Jay Ball lit a candle

Thursday, September 29, 2016

I know most of the people reading this probably won't know me that well, or at all. I don't even know how long ago....I was a wet behind the ears manager trainee for Radioshack. Two weeks after I started, I got a phone call that I was being transferred to the store inside the Moorestown Mall. I was nervous, as I had just gotten kind of used to the guy I was working for at the store I was originally assigned. Little did I know that I was about to meet one of the most influential, caring, and beautiful people that I would ever have the pleasure of knowing. I will never forget the first time I met Todd. I walked into a temporary store that had been set up for us while the new location within the mall was being built. I entered into a new place, feeling nervous, and walked up to the man that was described to me by the District Manager at the time. I put my hand out to shake his, and he told me in no uncertain terms...that "We don't do that here." He put out his fist for a "dap" and I knew I had found a special place to be. Over the next few months, Todd and I worked very closely together. We would start work at 5 or 6am and wouldn't finish until 10 or 11pm that night...only to go home and start all over again. I spent a year or so under his direct supervision. Over the course of this time we grew pretty close. He took me under his wing and introduced me to two of the other best men I have ever met. O and D. The four of us spent a lot of time together and shared a lot of heartache and triumph in an environment that did not want us to succeed. After I was promoted and given my own store, Todd remained my rock. The one that I could always turn to no matter what the problem was. We would spend many hours together over the next 8 or 9 years together. I talked to him almost daily, and grew to love him very much. He was my mentor, my father figure, my best friend. I told Todd things, and went to him for advice about stuff that I never could to talk to anyone else about. I never knew my father, and with me at 25 years old, he managed to finally fill the position that deserved that title. I love Todd more than any words can ever describe, he was a defining force in who I am today. I learned so much from him. He taught me to stand up for myself when it was the right thing to do, to be humble enough to admit when I was wrong, and to always let go, let God. He was truly one of the best people I will ever know. This world was not even close to good enough for him, but while he was here I am happy to know that our lives were brought together. I will carry him in my heart forever, and will cherish every memory we shared over the years. To the Payne family, I can't even imagine what you are going through. I can only offer my condolences and my shoulder if you need someone to cry with. Todd touched my life in a way I never thought someone could. I can only imagine what he has done for all of you. He is an angel that will be missed by everyone, that had the good fortune to meet him. I love you Todd. I miss you terribly. You taught me one last lesson, always stay close to those that have had the greatest impact on you. I am telling the truth, to shame the Devil. -Jay Ball

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Colleen lit a candle

Thursday, September 29, 2016

You will be sadly missed, but never forgotten. Please accept my deepest condolences, he was such a wonderful man. Praying for strength to all his family and all the people who loved him to get through this difficult time. ❤️

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Neil Dupree posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

I offer my condolences for the loss of Todd. Continue to lean on family and friends for support. God gives us comfort and hope at Isaiah 26:19 when we mourn on occasions like this. May you find the strength to endure the days ahead.

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The family of Todd Hansen Payne uploaded a photo

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Todd Hansen Payne

1963 - 2016