Richard Anthony Payne ’55

Rich died in Raleigh, N.C., of pancreatic cancer Mar. 3, 2003. At Princeton he was a member of the band, Glee Club, Terrace Club, Phi Beta Kappa, and a cartoonist for the Daily Princetonian. After receiving his MBA from Harvard, Rich enjoyed a 40-year career in marketing, advertising, and promotion — the last 16 as owner of two promotion businesses. Along the way, he had three books published. In retirement, Rich and his wife, Judy h'55, toured the US in their motor coach, with Rich writing for RV magazines.

Rich loved Princeton and served as reunion chairman, class secretary, president of the Princeton Club of Greater Norfolk, and on the Alumni Council. Rich was also on the board of directors of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce and Old Dominion U. Foundation. Rich is survived by Judy and sons Bryan, Kent, Michael, Douglas, and Todd, plus four grandchildren. To all of them, we extend our condolences.

The Class of 1955