Centenarian Who Marched With MLK

Meet Charlie Payne Jr., a centenarian from Memphis who just turned 100, celebrating with family, faith, and a legacy that spans civil rights marches, sanitation worker strikes, and decades of community service. A former cab driver and longtime employee of Phelps Security Service, Payne’s life has been marked by purpose, positivity, and deep-rooted belief — “Carry the Lord with you, always,” he says. Inducted into Memphis’ Century Club, he’s joined by his own brothers who also hit 100, proving longevity runs in the family. His grandson, a TV director, helped honor a man who turned a century of living into a story of resilience, love, and unforgettable impact. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6f0ac98dd7333da