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Wilburn Bruce Payne, born March 20, 1905, is celebrating his 100th Christmas in 2005! He's expecting his many family members to visit during the holidays. He also looks forward to some "made-from- scratch" coconut cake.

Mr. Payne recently moved to Union County Nursing Home where he enjoys watching the busy nurses running up and down the halls.

Bruce lived on Upper Young Cane (Jones Creek) in Union County for 100 years where he made a good living as a farmer. Local people say, "He was always a good neighbor, helping out when there was a need."

Payne remembers lots of history. He was born when Theodore Roosevelt was President and has seen 16 more presidents so far during his lifetime.

His loving wife, Nellie Dyer Payne, passed away in December 1996. They have three children, Ernest Payne, Louise Payne Worthington, and Ethel Payne. They also have 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.

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