Mr. Frank Robert Payne, age 69 of Copperhill, TN passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012 at his home. He was born in Polk County, TN on February 28, 1943 and was the son of the late Bud and Gladys Galloway Payne. Mr. Payne served his country in the United States Marines as a Combat Veteran during Vietnam from 1962 until 1966. After his tour in the military, he worked as a Law Enforcement Officer in Georgia and Tennessee. He was the Polk County Sheriff from 1982 until 1990, Police Chief of Copperhill, TN for four years, Deputy in Fannin County and also worked McCaysville Police Department. After completing his police work, he served as Chairman of the Polk County Election Commission. He served as the Worshipful Master of the Copperhill Masonic Lodge #656 F&AM. Mr. Payne was foreman for the Mine Department at Tennessee Copper Company. He was a member of Mount Zion (Tumbling Creek) Baptist Church.Survivors include, son, Robby Payne of Cleveland, TN; daughters, Kimberley and husband, Joe Gobble of Cleveland, TN and Mandy Payne of Chattanooga, TN; brother John Howard Payne of Blue Ridge, GA; grandchildren, Zack Payne, Jeremiah Payne, Josolyn Gibson and Andy Gibson; great-grandchildren, Simon Gibson and Macy Gibson also survive.Funeral services were conducted on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Copperhill Chapel with Rev. Lloyd Deal officiating. Masonic rites were provided by the Copperhill Masonic Lodge #656 F&AM. Pallbearers were Zack Payne, Jeremiah Payne, Andy Gibson, Eric Payne Anthony Payne and Larry Briant. Honorary pallbearers were Alvin Patterson, Dewey Lungsford, Mutt Ferguson, Robert Leamon, Robert Hyde and Law Enforcement Officers. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery with full military honors by the North Georgia Honor Guard. Condolences may sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill was in charge of the arrangements. .