This archive was created to honor and preserve the legacy, knowledge, and contributions of Jim Payne, whose nearly 36 years of dedication left a lasting impact on Luck Companies, its culture, and the people who worked alongside him.
Throughout Jim’s career, he gathered valuable experience and institutional knowledge, much of which is reflected in his notes, projects, and collaborations.
This collection brings those materials together so his work, wisdom, and memories can continue to be shared with colleagues, friends, and family.
1973
On January 2nd, 1973, Jim Payne began his Luck Stone career at the Rockville Plant as a ______.
1983
Charles S. Luck III and Jim Payne celebrating Jim’s 10 year service anniversary at Luck Stone.
1988
This pic was in 1988 at the Superior and Luck Crab Outting
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— Charlie Luck IV
1988
Maybe explain what this event is that is held every year and why.
1991
Picture attached to 1991 paper
2001
Jim Payne and team at Augusta Plant celebrating 25 years of safety.
In May 2015, Clark Church dies at home of a heart attack. One of the best field _____ I ever worked with.
2015
In February 2015, Donald Anderson passed away.
In May 2016, James Johnson played a key role in opening the jaw crusher at the Boscobel Plant and was known as a man with a great work ethic.
In June 2016, Eric Sikes at age of 86 or 87 years old, … he was on ___ crew. ? driver Boscobel.
Charlie Wiley worked as the VP of the Northern Region… in the electric department automated jaw at Augusta Plant ______ automation, also ___ Plant.
On May 6th, 2016, Forest Wizeman died at 73 years old.
On December 1st, 2020, Charles S. Luck III passed away.
In March 2020, Milton Rothwulden passed away.
On March 13th, 2023, Bobby S. passed away at the age of 88. Bobby served as a Foreman at the Charlottesville Plant and later as the Plant Manager of the Greene Plant and Louisa Plant.
No clue?
Jim