Richard LANE

LAYNE, Richard Gerald, "Ricky," age 43, passed from this life into one where he is healthy and whole again on December 24, 2011. He is survived by his brother, Jeff Layne, who took responsibility for Ricky when they were both very young and put tremendous effort into taking care of him his whole life. Other survivors are his sisters, Winona Layne, Mary Frances Goodwin and Melinda Merritt; his brother, Bobby Layne Jr.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Wood; his stepfather, Curtis Wood; and his father, Jerry Dunn, who he will finally get to meet and know. He will also be joining his best friend, Richard Butler. The family wishes to thank all of those special people who have helped Ricky since his accident. Most especially, we are thankful for his aunt, Susie Hutson-Bryan, who took him into her home and made his last weeks comfortable and filled with love. The family will have visitation at Bliley's-Chippenham, 6900 Hull Street Rd., Thursday, December 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be private.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.