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Robert Layne Obituary
1983 - 2021
Sergeant Robert Franklin Layne, 37, United States Marine Corps, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. Robert was born February 10th, 1983 in Columbus, Ohio, to his father James Dean Layne and his mother Beth Ann Gibson. He was a 2001 graduate of Highland high school. Robert was an athlete of all kinds but especially loved football, he was All State QB 1st team, first team offensive player of the year and Division 4 offensive player of the year.
Robert is proceeded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald Dean Layne; maternal grandfather, Jackie Lee Hill and Aunt Melissa Hill.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Melissa Layne; son, Connor Layne and daughter, Addison Layne; brothers, Bobby (Eddwena) Glover and James (Kathleen) Layne II; sister, Hollie (John) Layne; brothers in law John (Angie) Haning, and Ryan Eickstadt; nieces and nephews, Tyrstan (Dan), Morgan, Riley, Gavin, Greyson, Phoenix, Draven (Mattie), Legend, Tru, Talon, Tanner, Holden, Michael, Kayla, Alexsandra, Jensen. Also, survived by paternal grandmother Betty Layne, maternal grandmother Anna Hill. Special uncle Jeffrey Hill, special aunt, Saprina Stith, special sister Amy Marie, as well as a host of family and friends.
Friends may visit from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, at the DWAYNE R. SPENCE FUNERAL HOME, 550 Hill Rd. N Pickerington, Ohio 43147. A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 4, at 11am with a burial to follow. Masks are required in the funeral home and social distancing must be observed. Friends are encouraged to view the service via the live stream, which will be available shortly before the service.
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Cheryl Matheny
August 11, 2025
Robert was always such a sweet kid. My Husband Bob Matheny and I would visit his Dad. If Robert was there he always had a joke to tell us. My heart is with his family members.
Gabe Gerhard
February 4, 2021
My heart hurts knowing you are not here anymore Rob. I’m still in shock about your passing. You were my brother and my friend who was there for me to help pull me up out of the darkness. I only wish I could have helped you like you have helped me. Thank you for being my friend. Semper Fi my brother. Rest easy, Rest In Peace Rob.
Ryan O'Connor
February 4, 2021
My deepest sympathies to Robert's family. Words cannot truly express the sadness in my heart nor the grief I feel for you.
In the 6 years that I've known Robert, he has always brought positive energy to even the most mundane situation. His infectious smile, laughs and joke telling would immediately make your day brighter. He seemed to have an endless list of hobbies that would make others ask how he has this kind of drive/energy. That was Robert.
I also knew him as a proud Father, Husband and Marine. A real stand-up guy that will be sorely missed.
Glad to have known you Sir!
Jim Stoyle
February 4, 2021
Robby you will be missed by many! You had a profound impact on an entire community when you transferred to Highland! Your personality was unique and contagious to all who knew you! Rest in peace my friend.
To your kids, your dad was an amazing athlete. He could run, he could throw and he loved the competing most of all he was good to people! Cherish your memories!!
MSgt Bowman
February 4, 2021
Til Vahalla Marine. The world has been a better place because of you. Semper Fidelis
Tim cordle
February 3, 2021
Sorry for the loss thoughts and prayers for the family.
Tim Cordle
Brandon Gray
February 3, 2021
Really sorry to hear about this loss - Robby was such a great guy. He will be missed. Best wishes to his immediate family.
Abigail Mae (Wright) Martinez-Juarez
February 3, 2021
Robby was a great person, especially to my siblings and I. He used to baby sit us when I was 11. We had such a blast and looked forward to babysitting day. We would build forts outside and camp out when Beth lived on Fannin Hill in the cabin, he literally had me watch every scary movie ever made and I was so scared but he made everything better. I remember the day he enlisted and how hurt I was he was leaving us behind, I'm feeling the same way now. I have been thinking about Robby a lot for the past few months. The last time I got to see him was when he came home to Elliott County and took my brother and I to Buffalo Wild Wings in Morehead and had me eat some of the hottest wings ever and I felt it for like a month. I'm really going to miss you Rob. There is nothing but good memories I have of you. Love you Robby. Love and prayers from my family to yours.❤
Love you Aunt Beth! Stay in touch.
**Sorry this was so lengthy and I'm so sorry for your loss.
Aubrey Cagle
February 2, 2021
What a tremendous loss..The West Wing will never be the same without you in it..Thank you for sharing your bright spirit and endless laughs with all of us at NetJets..We were lucky to know you. You'll forever be missed my friend.
Matthew Stephens
February 2, 2021
So sorry to hear about Robbie's passing. Please reach out to Claudia or I if you all are in need of anything at all. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences.
Kelsie Kollins
February 1, 2021
Robert was a great friend and coworker. I always knew when he would be coming over to visit our department as he was usually whistling a tune as he walked down the aisle way between our desks. Rob could strike up a conversation with anyone and had the brightest smile when talking about his family. He will be greatly missed to all that knew him.
Sherrie Waugh
February 1, 2021
My Thoughts and Prayers to Robert's family & friends. He was always smiling and had a story or joke to tell. He will be so sadly missed but never forgotten. Cherish your memories.
Sherrie
NetJets
Bryce Griffith
February 1, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Robert Layne. I knew Robert from work. I worked a few cubicles over from him, but in different departments. Due to our close proximity we would see and talk everyday. Sometimes just a hi, while other times joining in conversation about what ever. He had his tight knit group of coworkers who he was always in conversation with. Such a great group. So usually our conversations were about what he was eating and where ordered and picked up lunch, or about motorcycles. I'll always remember him for his outgoing, happy go lucky personality. May you rest in Peace. You will be missed by all of us who had the pleasure to know you and work with you.
Joseph Bocsy
January 31, 2021
Rob, I will miss our talks that happened almost daily. I only now realize why we had them daily. Rest in peace, brother.
The Compassionate Friends
January 31, 2021
Dear Layne Family,
We, the families of The Compassionate Friends, send you our heartfelt condolences. The Compassionate Friends is an international grief support group for parents, grandparents and siblings who have suffered the heartbreaking loss of a child. Our only mission is to provide comfort, hope and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or daughter, brother or sister, or grandchild, and to help others better assist the grieving family. We meet twice monthly in Columbus from 7-9 PM on the second Tuesday and 2-4 PM on the fourth Sunday at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1479 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. If and when you are ready to do so, please join us. We need Not Walk Alone. We are The Compassionate Friends.
MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19, PLEASE CALL OR VISIT THE WEBSITES
~~~
The Compassionate Friends
Columbus, Ohio Chapter
(614) 882-8986
www.tcfcolumbus.org
January 31, 2021
January 31, 2021
Roger Caron
January 31, 2021
IT CANNOT BE INHERITED NOR CAN IT EVER BE PURCHASED.
YOU AND NO ONE ALIVE CAN BUY IT FOR ANY PRICE.
IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO RENT AND CANNOT BE LENT.
YOU ALONE AND OUR OWN HAVE EARNED IT WITH YOUR SWEAT, BLOOD AND LIVES.
YOU WON IT FOREVER.
THE TITLE
UNITED STATES MARINE
GO WITH GOD MY BROTHER
SEMPER FI
Fellow Marine Brother
Roger Caron
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January 31, 2021
So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person, always talked about his wife and kids with a big smile on his face. He will be very missed.
His NetJets family
Debra Brofford
January 31, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always.
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