Johnny Nelson Layne

Johnny Nelson Layne, 88, of Arrington, Virginia, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at his home. He was the husband of the late Barbara Allen Layne.

Johnny was born July 28, 1936, in Amherst County, Virginia, a son of the late Emory Woodson Layne and Irene Barbour Layne. Johnny honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He was a farmer, owned and operated his own trucking/wrecker business, and restaurant. Was a member of Sardis United Methodist Church. In his down time, he enjoyed fishing and traveling with his wife across United States. 

He is survived by his three children: Barry Nelson Layne (Terri) of Lynchburg, Steven Boyd Layne (Janet), of Amherst, and Susan Layne Bryant (Sam), of Amherst, a sister Patricia Layne Nash of Amherst, a brother Douglas N. Layne of Monroe, 10 grandchildren; Danielle (David), Stuart Layne, Kristina (Ryan), Samantha (Jamie), Jonathan (Chanler), Amelia Layne, Mikayla (Parker), Ann-Claire (Robert), Corey, and Lauren, 5 great-grandchildren; Chloe, Henry, Adeline, Aubree, and Lucas and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Johnny’s Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at Clifford Baptist Church in Amherst County, with Rev. Bob Parks, Rev. Jeffrey Campbell, and Dr. Michael Fitzgerald officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church and at Johnny's home on Thursday, October 10, 2024. 

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.