The Benton City Council proclaimed April 21, 2015 as Howard L. Payne Day. Mayor Gary Kraft signed the proclamation: “Howard Payne, along with his late wife, Helene, are great examples of what it takes to make America great. Let it be known that on his 100th birthday, the City of Benton has declared April 21, 2015, in the City of Benton, as being Howard L. Payne Day.” Parents of Howard Lee Payne are Frank Payne (19 Jan 1892-4 Sep 1987) and Kate Lee (19 Sep 1896-8 Jan 1995) Sue Kirk McMullin --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com