Dana Payne Memorial Fund

As you know very well by now, Millington football player Dana Payne passed away Tuesday afternoon during practice.  The Commercial Appeal's John Varlas wrote a very good piece about the situation and family. 

A memorial fund has been set up in Dana Paynes name.  Donations can be made to any First Tennessee Bank or First South Credit Union location. 

After meeting with Dana's family, Millington has decided to play their season opener this Friday at Kirby. 

Tragedy in Millington

The Millington Central High School family is coming to grips with a tragedy that happened on the football field.   Dana Payne, a sophomore at Millington, died during practice this afternoon.  He was rushed to Le Bonheur after CPR was performed on the field.  Millington was preparing for this Friday's upcoming game at Kirby.

This is the second major adversity the Millington football community has had to endure in the past 15 years.  In 1997, sophomore Mario Reed was paralyzed during a home football game against Houston.

Our thought and prayers and with the Payne family, and the Millington community.