Payne, Thomas Brett, 53, of Knoxville, died Saturday January 11, 2014, at UT Hospital. Brett graduated from UT in Wildlife and Fisheries Science. He was a longtime employee of Fort Sanders Hospital. Brett was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed wildlife and bird watching. He had an interest in Knox County Family Community Education – Bearden Chapter. He was a member of the Knoxville Porcelain Artists and enjoyed Porcelain painting of wildlife. He was a life-long member of St. Mark United Methodist Church on Northshore Drive in Knoxville. He is survived by his mother, Myra Payne; brother, Cory Payne and sister, Fonda Wicker. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 14, 2014 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the Funeral Service to follow at 6:30, at Highland Memorial Funeral Home. The Graveside Service will be Wednesday, January 15 at 11:00 AM in the Highland Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Mark United Methodist Church, 7001 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Please sign the online register book at www.highlandmemorialparks.com. Highland Memorial Funeral Home, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919 – 865-588-0567