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Richard Lee Layne
DESLOGE – Richard Layne, 75, of Desloge, passed away August 13, 2020, at St. Luke's Hospital in St. Louis. He was born January 25, 1945, in St. Louis, to the late Graham Layne and Bernice (Politte) Goode. Richard served his country in The United States Army and later ran his family's Distributing Company, known today as Soaring Eagle Distributing. Richard ran the company for 33 years, until they sold in 2018. He is a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Park Hills. Richard and his late wife Diane, were members of the singing group "Tapestry," and in their spare time, they enjoyed singing and traveling abroad.
He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Diane (Dennis) Layne; and step-father, Ben Goode.
Richard is survived by their three children, Susan Kropp, Jimmy Layne and wife Amanda, Mike Layne and wife Lisa; four grandchildren, Seth, Tyler, Abby, and Anna; one sister, Angela Williams.
Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. The visitation will resume, Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at C.Z. Boyer and Son Chapel, from 9 a.m. until the service at 11 a.m. Reverend Mark Wiley will be officiating. Entombment will follow at St. Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre with full Military Honors. Memorials may be directed to Presbyterian Manor or First Presbyterian Church of Park Hills. C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Homes are requiring face masks or coverings, for the protection of staff and families. Please view full obituary and share condolences online at www.czboyer.com.
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ROB BAKER
August 18, 2020
My deepest sympathies to the family for your loss.
Jackie Berry
August 17, 2020
Dear Susan, Jimmy, Mike and family: Please know that each of you is in my thoughts during this difficult time. Your Mom and Dad added SO much to our choir for many years, and we enjoyed getting to know you, too. I hope you can feel my love, hugs, and prayers. Blessings, Jackie and Bill Berry
Susie Eaton
August 15, 2020
Richard was a friend through high school and Junior High. He was always so talented musically and also a good student. I know he and Diane were greatly appreciated for their musical
gifts they freely shared.
It’s nice to think of them together again. My sympathy to their family for their loss.
Susie Campbell Eaton
When we went on our senior trip, we went to the Copa Cabana for dinner one night. Here's Richard, front left, me sitting beside him, and then Butch Yancheck by me. Other side of table Judy Laws, Delmar Fenwick, & Judy White (I think this is r
Sharon Fox
August 15, 2020
So sad to see the passing of another one of my classmates. I remember when we were sophomores in high school, we went to his house to construct our float for one of our parades. We built a big skunk out of fencing wire and stuffed all the holes with toilet paper & crepe paper (I think). And as we worked, I remember the radio playing all the current pop hits. I can't hear any of those songs without remembering that even. It was so much fun. Richard was a fun person in high school. Sadly I lost contact with him over the years, and even when we had a 53-year reunion in 2016, I was able to contact everyone in our class except him and one other person. Rest in peace, Richard.
Kay Fischer
August 14, 2020
Angela,
I am so sorry to learn of Richard’s passing. I remember our good times when we were all in high school. Please accept my sincere condolences. I would enjoy hearing from you.
Sincerely
Kay (Jones) Fischer
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