George Bruce Layne

June 7, 1927 - December 22, 2013
George Bruce Layne

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George ìBruceî Layne, 86, of Hendersonville, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at his home.

A native of Henderson County, he was a son of the late George A. and Serepta Osteen Layne. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Dot Layne; a brother, Ed Layne and a sister, Lois Layne.

Mr. Layne served in the U.S. Army during WWII as a Military Police Officer and afterward enlisted in the Navy Reserves and worked as a machinist all of his life. He was a Deacon for over forty years with Flat Rock 1st Missionary Baptist Church. He was a fan of the Braves and NASCAR and was also a clock maker.

He is survived by a son, Terry Layne and his wife Laurie of Hendersonville; two daughters, Janet McGuinn and her husband Mike of Sunny View and Joy Thompson and her husband Jerry of Hendersonville; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Betty Smith and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be at 2:00 P.M. Saturday December 28, 2013 in the chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Dr. Mike Whitson will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 P.M. Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Care Partners, P.O. Box 25338 Asheville, NC 28813 or Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Rd. Flat Rock, NC 2873.


Service

Saturday, December 28, 2013
12:00 AM

Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Service

Saturday, December 28, 2013

Oakdale Cemetery - Directions
Hwy 64W
Hendersonville, NC 28739

Visitation

Saturday, December 28, 2013
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
538 Tracy Grove Road
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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  • December 23, 2013
    Dewey Robinson says:
    I met Bruce 40 yrs. ago and worked with him over 20 yrs. altogether. A fine Christian man and one of my very favorite people I have met in my life.

  • December 23, 2013
    Harry Conway says:
    Deepest sympathy from Harry & Ernestine.

  • December 25, 2013
    Carl Taylor says:
    I have known Bruce all my life,and he always treated me good. We are distant cousins,and he is a cousin that I am proud to claim. To the family and friends of Bruce we extend our condolences, Bruce will be missed by all who knew him.

  • December 26, 2013
    Sandy and Stacy Buckner says:
    Janet and Joy, We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. He will be greatly missed. Please know you are in our prayers and if we can do anything don't hesitate to call us. Love you Both.

  • December 26, 2013
    Jeff Tweed says:
    Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you Terry & your family sorry for your loss. May God comfort each and everyone in your family.