Background
Payne, William Haydon was born on July 3, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Howard and LoRena Elizabeth (Haydon) Payne.
Payne, William Haydon was born on July 3, 1939 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Howard and LoRena Elizabeth (Haydon) Payne.
Bachelor of Industrial Arts in Electronic Engineering, Oklahoma City University, 1961.
Announcer, Station KOMA, Oklahoma City, 1959-1961;
electronic technician, Federal Aviation Administration, Oklahoma City, 1961-1962;
owner, general manager, Station KWHP, Edmond, Oklahoma, 1962-1979;
owner, public, Graphic Newspaper, Oklahoma City, 1973-1977;
owner, president also morning drive air personality for country music radio, Station KTFX, Tulsa, 1977-1995;
president, Central Broadcast Company, since 1977. Executive director International Idea Bank, since 1987. Operator KTFX-FM and KTOW-AM radio stations in Sand Springs, Oklahoma, KRQZ in Wagoner and KITX in Hugo.
Owner Caney Ridge Heights Mobile Home Park and Cabins, Tenkiller Lake, Oklahoma.
Deacon 1st Presbyterian Church, Edmond, 1962-1965. Member National Association of Broadcasters, Radio Advertising Bureau, Oklahoma Broadcasters Association, Oklahoma City Advertising Club, various chambers including those in Tulsa, Wagoner and Hugo (Oklahoma), Edmond Chamber of Commerce (medal of merit 1979), Paris (Texas) Chamber of Commerce, Lions (Hugo club). Clubs: Edmond Kiwanis (past president).
Married Gail Ann Curtis, July 3, 1960. Children– Anne Marguerite, Kelly Gail, Haydon Michelle, William Haydon, World War II.