Obituary of Lonnie Layne

Mr. Lonnie Layne age 85 Thursday morning, March 6, 2014, at his home in Tracy City with his family by his bedside. He was a son of the late William Jennings "Jay" Layne and HuEtta Gilliam Layne and was preceded in death by his brother, Harlon Layne and his brother, Fred Layne passed away Thursday afternoon in Ohio; sisters, Ella Mae Blankenship, Gladys Sanders, Velma Jean Layne, Louise Shield and Juanita Layne; grandchildren, Jessica Layne, Derick Layne and Jeremy Hamby. Lonnie loved his family dearly and was a man of principle; he believed in hard work, and that a man's word was his bond. He loved nature and always looked forward to gardening. He also enjoyed having horses and loved his dog. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Earline Layne; children, Pat Hamby, Monteagle, David "Rocky" Layne, Pelham, Larry Wade (Gail) Layne, Lewisburg, TN, Ben (Tonya) Layne, Tracy City and Mike Layne, Tracy City; brother, Kenneth Layne, Pelham; sisters, Arlene Layne and Marlene O'Neal of Pelham; grandchildren, Jason, Alisha, Amber, Dava, Michael Paul, Stacy, Chris, Mikie, Jaelyn and Kendal, 16 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Ministers Mike Rigsby and Claude Hoback officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5-9 P.M. Burial will be in Summerfield Cemetery. On line condolences may be made at www.fosterlayfuneralhome.net. Foster & Lay Funeral Home of Tracy City is in charge of arrangements.