James Albert "Shady" Layne Sr.

James Albert "Shady" Layne Sr.

James Layne Obituary

Published by Bliley's Funeral Home - Chippenham from Aug. 9 to Aug. 10, 2008.
LAYNE, James Albert "Shady" Sr., 69, of Chesterfield, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, died Friday, August 8, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Janette Smith Layne; five children, Donna Joy Ellis and her husband, Michael, Katherine D. McGuckin, James Albert Layne Jr., Aaron F. Layne and his wife, Crystal, and Tanya M. Coghill and her husband, Brian; three sisters, Willie West, Lucille Jones and Marian Smith; two sisters-in-law, Jane and Betty Layne; six grandchildren, Amanda, Brandon, Stephen, Eric, Ashley and Daniel; four great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Elijah, Kayla and Hannah; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Layne retired from Philip Morris. His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bliley's - Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., where a funeral service will be held 12 noon Monday. Interment Dale Memorial Park.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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August 11, 2008

Crystal Mann posted to the memorial.

August 11, 2008

Pudney Myers posted to the memorial.

August 11, 2008

Jim Robison posted to the memorial.

Crystal Mann

August 11, 2008

Aaron and Tanya,
I know it has been awhile since I have talked to either of you, but I am very sorry to hear about your father. My prayers are with you and your family.
Crystal Mann

Pudney Myers

August 11, 2008

Donna and Mike,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Just want you to know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Jim Robison

August 11, 2008

Jan, My prayers are with you and your family in your loss. Do to prior commitment, I am unable to be there with you. May God bless each and everyone of you.

LaQuita Strange

August 10, 2008

I am truly sorry for your loss. May God be with you and your family at this time. God bless and take care of all of you.

ray lamm

August 10, 2008

i am sorry for the lost of james.my prayer are to all the family.i did lot of deal with james.he alway look out for me.alway love talking tojames alway was one on one.james will be miss.ray lamm

Paula Hoosack

August 9, 2008

Tanya, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. Remember all the good times and the wonderful memories your have. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family and I am here for you if you need anything at all. Paula Hoosack

Jeannie Castlebury

August 9, 2008

Tanya & family,
My thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. Just believe that your faith and all the wonderful memories you have will get you through it.

George Ellis

August 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. George, Virginia, Stephen, Ana & Kayla Ellis.

Pastor Larry Jarratt

August 9, 2008

My prayers are with you and your family and you have my deepest sympathy.

Greg & Cindy Coghill

August 9, 2008

May God give you the comfort during this difficult time.

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