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Steven Layne Obituary
He was born August 26, 1992 in Morehead KY. Bradley was a graduate of the Eastern High school class of 2010 where he was a member, section leader and field sergeant of marching, concert, jazz, saxophone quartet, and symphonic band. Brad had begun to obtain a lifelong ambition- that of being a pilot- at Jefferson Community College. He was an employee of Dairy Queen restaurant.
He is survived by his mother, Mischa Endicott Garr of Louisville; his father, Steven Layne of Eastern, KY; his stepfather, Rickey Garr of Louisville; his father's fiancée, Elizabeth Barnette of Martin, KY; and two brothers, Austin and Nicholaus Garr of Louisville. Brad was the grandson of Bert and Janice Layne of Eastern, KY, the late Reda Endicott Reynolds of Martin, KY and Gary Endicott of Lantana, FL. His stepgrandparents are Rick and Patty Garr of Louisville. He is also survived by numerous relatives. His maternal relatives include his aunt and uncles, Angela and Jimmie Showalter and Jason Garr, all of Louisville and his cousins, Mary Connoly of Cincinnati, OH and Tyler Garr, of Louisville; his paternal relatives include three aunts and two uncles, Rosemary and Jimmie Hopkins and Gloria and Hobert Webb of Wayland, KY, Georgia Layne of Martin, KY; cousins include, Kevin and Tina Webb, Jaime and Kevin Brown, Doug and Charla Hopkins, Jennifer and Dan Ballman, Corey and Andy Webb, Chris and Sara Brown, Conner Hopkins, Jaxson Goble and Grant Ballman, who are all of Wayland, KY. He is also survived by many friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 at Arch L. Heady & Son at Westport Village, 7410 Westport Road, Louisville KY. Visitation will be Sunday, May 15, 2011 from noon-8 p.m. and Monday, May 16 2011 from noon-8 p.m. Friends may sign his guestbook and leave memories at www.archlheadywestport.com.
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Ishmael Hopkins
May 15, 2016
It is hard to believe that Brad has been gone for five years. He was so congenial to talk to. I've thought of him over these last years in May. We have to think our loss is Heaven's gain. We had him for such a short period of time. Someday what a reunion we will have. Until we meet again Hope will carry us through.
Chris Chin
May 13, 2016
Isildor,
It's Josheells, back in the day you rolled a blood elf paladin in the game World of Warcraft. We were in the shadowsong server and you were in my guild "The Knights of Fenris". Brad, i just found out that you passed away. I never knew you in RL but i bet you were a great kid because you were one hell of a guildie. Wish i had the power to rez you back to life and we can still be kicking it but i know you got better places to be. Miss ya man.
at my wedding
Mischa Endicott
March 14, 2012
Bradley,
I have no words that could even begin to define the gaping abyss that is now inside when you were ripped away from me. It has taken me almost a year to write this and I'm still at a loss for words. Most of this time has just been a hazy blur since I last saw your face that night and remains so. You are still my best friend and there will never be another that could take your place. I learned so much from you. You made me swear that you would always be my only child because you didn't want to share me and each time I made the promise, but I always laughed and said you were stingy, but inside I always felt flattered. The last time you made me promise was when we were at the top of the stairs and you were getting ready to give me away at my wedding. I don't know how to put into words how much I miss you and long to see your beautiful, sweet eyes and smile. I really need to see you again and hug you. I love you more than is humanly possible and just cannot wait til we meet again.
I love you Bradley-Boo,
Momma
Krystal Carney
May 19, 2011
Brad,
I still can't believe you're gone. Seems like it was just yesterday we were graduating from high school. You were such a good friend. When I was down and needed someone to talk to, you were right there for me. You made a great impact in a lot of peoples lives... including mine. Your life was cut way too short; I still don't understand why you had to go so soon. Only God knows. It was really hard going to the funeral and seeing everyone crying, especially your mom. I felt so bad. I won't ever forget you or your great sense of humor. We will meet again but until then it's not goodbye... it's see you later! Rest in peace, my friend.
Love always,
Krystal
Linda Greer
May 18, 2011
Steve,
I just heard about Brad today. I am so very sorry for your loss, I know there is nothing I can do or say, but I will be praying for you and your parents. If there is anything I can do you know you can call. Your PMC family are here for you.
Linda
Ricky Thornsberry
May 17, 2011
Family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Kim Kleier Doyle
May 17, 2011
Rickey, it's been too long since we've spoken. I heard about your loss, and cannot find words to say how sorry I am for you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy Harrison
May 17, 2011
Rickey,
It's been a long time since I have seen or spoken to you and hate to have to communicate like this due to the circumstances. I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Class of '93
David & Gale Graetz
May 17, 2011
We were priveleged to have known Brad.
Deonna Allen
May 17, 2011
Bert,Janice & Steve I'm so sorry for
your loss I know how much you love him,he will be miss love you all Deonna
Hannah Buckley
May 17, 2011
"For days now, my heart has been physically sore. I contemplate why God chose him right now. Brad is very special, because God has already made better plans for him. Although I was not very close to him, we had a few laughs throughout the years. I know how awesome of a guy he was and I know he loved everyone. There wasn't a mean bone in his body. He was the glue that kept so many people together and he was the person many people went to for comfort. He wasn't judgemental and he was very understanding of everyone. He truly was everyone's friend. I know that he is now sitting up in Heaven with God. He is a guardian angel and he is watching over all of us now. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Layne family and all his friends. God be with you all and keep staying strong when times are rough. Brad is continuing to bring everyone closer together even when he is not here. I love you Brad and I hardly knew you."
Melissa Bentley
May 17, 2011
Steve,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that Steven was the light of your life, and that you only had him for a very short time. Remember in that short time, you will have a lifetime of memories, That is how you keep him alive, by continuing to remember him,talk about him, and cherish your memories of him. I pray that God gives you strength to endure in the days ahead.
tori martin
May 17, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. I know how much he ment to all of you. I worked at the post office where his grandfather came in and spoke of him often.
Ishmael Hopkins
May 16, 2011
To the Steven Bradley Jordan Layne Family, I was shocked to get the news of Brad' passing. I met Brad at my Mothers kitchen table and he was so vibrant and alive with vision and dreams. We don't understand why, but our hearts ache with the loss. We know that he has gone away with a friend who loves him more than we and promises him eternal life. We have to trust that Jesus will protect him and we look forward to a reunion someday. May God give you the strength to deal with this sad loss. Ishmael Hopkins Family, Betty Baldridge, Edith Jones Family.
Ronda Lawson-gaines
May 16, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Renee Thornsberry
May 16, 2011
I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family during this time of great loss and grief. I pray that our Heavenly Father will provide each of you with the comfort of the Holy Spirit. May you find peace in Jesus name. In His Service, Renee Derossett Thornsberry
Susan Varney
May 16, 2011
Steve,
Everyone here in the Pikeville Sleep Lab are thinking of you and praying for you and your family. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know. We wish that we could be there for the funeral tomorrow . Just know that you are in our thoughts.
Susan Varney and Sleep Lab Staff
David & Glenda Huff
May 16, 2011
Glenda and I are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you. Please call us if there is anything we can do to help. May God be with you during the difficult days ahead.
Love
David and Glenda
Stephanie O'Banion
May 16, 2011
Steve and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know sorry does not make the ache in your heart stop. There are and will be no words to stop that kind of pain. I just wish some peace for you and your family one day. All my thoughts and prayers.
Tristan Koerner
May 16, 2011
Brad was a friend of mine at Eastern High School. He had I didn't hang out very much but we did talk in school.
He was the teacher's aid/assistant in my health class and that how I mainly got to know him.
Hearing the news about him made me cry instantly.
He and his family are in my prayers.
LOVE AND MISS YOU BRAD!
Jenny & Robbie Williams
May 16, 2011
I am sitting here thinking of how I remember Brad.....He was a much younger boy, who would come to Floyd County to visit his beloved Nanny Reda. She loved him so. While visiting, he and Keith often rode dirt bikes or played video games together. He was always so polite and easy going. As I read the entries from those who spent time with him as a young man, it is easy to see that he was the same kind person, who was very easy to love. It's also apparent that he touched many peoples' lives during his time here on Earth.
Robbie and I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
melinda Brizendine
May 16, 2011
Mischa, I am so very sorry about your son!!! I've thought about you so many times and heard you are doing well in Louisville- I wanted to come up for the funeral but can't - you are in my prayers, I can't imagine how hard this must be for you! He grew up to be such a handsome young man!!!! I know you were a devoted mother- let's get together call
me at 859 351-3049
Love Melinda Brizendine (Pappas)
Maribeth Allen Webb
May 16, 2011
Steve, Bert & Janice
My heart breaks for your loss, and I pray that God will comfort you today and always.
Brad and I in our box fort <3
erica ellingsworth
May 16, 2011
My name is Erica Ellingsworth and Brad was a dear friend of mine. I have so many memories of him, my favorites being in Mr. Holmes graphics class in 7th grade. We hardly ever did work in there because we were ALWAYS goofing off. It was me, Brad, Madison James, Shelby Sizemore, Shelby Lieffring, and Chris Filiaggi. We all sat in the back corner together.
One day, we decided to make a box fort out of all the empty boxes next to our computers. We used about 20 boxes to make this fort and it was pretty big and we could all fit inside it too.
There was also a little bit of space between the computers and the walls so everyone decided that since I was the smallest I would crawl back there and pop up behind people's computers and scare them.
Every time there was spirit week at Eastern our whole group always went FULL out.
Brad and I would always exchange clothes in class like switching out each others jackets and sunglasses.
I have pictures of all of these, and will post them so you all can see the fun times that we all shared with Brad in what was my FAVORITE class of my entire 4 years of High School.
I will never forget Brad Layne, and he will always have a special place in my heart. I know he's in a better place now, probably playing for God's band. He was taken from us earlier than necessary but I know he is looking down at all of us and watching over us. <3
Michelle Napier
May 16, 2011
Mischa
We are so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayer.
Stephanie (unit H) and Michelle
Shirl & Kenny Patton
May 16, 2011
Steve, Misha, Bert, & Janice,
We are so sorry to hear about Brad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort.
SOUTHERN WATER & SEWER
May 16, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Brad. Our heart breaks for you all. The family is in our thoughts and prayers. With love from Southern Water & Sewer District Board & Employees
BRANDI JUSTICE
May 16, 2011
STEVE I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS AND MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Greg & Mary Cooley
May 16, 2011
Bert,Janice & Steve
Our heartfelt prayers go out to you & all of the family & to all of Brad's friends. May God give you peace and comfort.
Rondell Martin
May 15, 2011
Steve...words cannot express how sorry I am to learn of this...my deepest condolences...my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cyrena Reynolds
May 15, 2011
Don't really know what to say at a time like this. May God be with you all, give you comfort and carry you thru...Always in my prayers.
Joan Bowling
May 15, 2011
Steve,Janice and Bert,
Words cannot express how very sorry we are for your loss. May you find comfort and strength in God to help you through this difficut time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of Brad's family.
Barry and Joan Bowling
Chrystal Bowling-Ousley
May 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of your son Brad. It breaks my heart! Just know, that we are sending all our love, prayers and support.
May God be with you, your family and the friends of Brad, to strengthening all in this time of great loss !!!
The Ousley Family Raymond(Goo), Chrystal(Bowling), Brenden, Brenna and Kiana .
Anna Graetz
May 15, 2011
Brad was well loved by me, my sister, my family, and all of the people he knew. I miss him.
Rachel Graetz
May 15, 2011
Brad was my best friend and I loved him very very much. He was always there for me day or night no matter what I needed. He was a wonderful son to Mischa and Steve and now for Rick as well. I'm going to miss him more than anything but I know he is in a better place now.
May 15, 2011
Dear Misha, we are all devestated by the news of Bradley's passing. Our heartfelt prayers go out to you, your family, and all those that are grieving this tragic loss. JIll and Lisa -Unit D
Sherry Fitchpatrick-Riles
May 15, 2011
Mischa, my heart aches for you. May God cover you and Rick with all the love he has. I have no idea what you are going through, but know that you and your family are in my prayers daily. With much love, Sherry Fitchpatrick-Riles.
Allison Martin-Peppi
May 15, 2011
Mischa, Rick, and Steve. My thoughts, love, and prayers go out to you guys.
Marena Hale Nelson
May 14, 2011
Steven, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine how you must feel. I pray God will give you peace and comfort at this time. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Lori Mutiso
May 14, 2011
Mischa, I am so sorry to hear about Brad. I cannot begin to imagine your pain. I will always remember his sweet blue eyes. When you two still lived in Lexington and we would get together, I was always struck by how he never took his eyes off you; they followed you wherever you were in the room. He loved you so much. Please know that you can call me any time of day or night. I'm here for you, Mischa.
clara Ellis
May 14, 2011
Burt and Janice, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandson. Becauase he was your grandson I am sure he was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Clara M. Ellis
Paul Fields
May 14, 2011
Rick and Mischa, I am so sorry for the tragic loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this terrible time. I truly hope that you are able in some small way to see the Hand of God at work. May you find comfort and peace in His Word at this difficult time.
Teresa Mullins Lawson
May 14, 2011
Steve
So sry to hear about your loss. Know that u r in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz Duncan
May 14, 2011
Steve i am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family" Liz Halbert Duncan and Family ( Richmond, KY)
Brenda Stephens
May 14, 2011
"Sorry for your loss"Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Brenda (Crum) Stephens
brenda matlock
May 14, 2011
Dear Mischa, we have shared many memories with bradley from lexington to louisvile. Bradley at 4 years old eating peanut butter cookies. Sitting on the kitchen floor in spilled milk after trying to make himself a bowl of cereal to becoming a man and giving you away at your wedding. I will truly miss him and his great big blue eyes but will know he is always around and he will always be there for you. I love you and will always be there for you when you need a friend. Love Brenda and Morgen Matlock
May 14, 2011
Steve. I know that your world revolved around Brad, I remember when we work together at Jackson he was just a small child, but he was all you talked about, I think Isaw him at PMC with you once, must say he was a handsome man just like his dad!! I know your heart is broken and no words will help now, just know that I am always here for you, and usually at PMC. If there is anything I can do, please dont hesitate to call, love Nancy Blair
Dee-Dee Dillon (Moore)
May 14, 2011
Steve, Mischa and Rickey, My heart is breaking for you guys and I have prayed for strength for you all. There are no other words that will make you feel better, just know you ALL are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
Beth Conley
May 14, 2011
Dear Rickey and Mischa,
Doniel and I am so sorry for your loss. We are continuing to pray for you both and the family for strength and guidance during this time. With each day please know that we are here for you for anything.
Stephanie Ollis
May 14, 2011
We are very sorry for your loss. I know words are not enough to express our deepest sympathy. We are praying for you and your family!
Jerry Sparkman
May 14, 2011
Steve, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jerry Sparkman
May 14, 2011
Mischa and Rickey,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Katie and Todd Johnson
Jerry Sparkman
May 14, 2011
Steve, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jerry Sparkman ( Topmost, KY)
The Berkenbosch Family
May 14, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss.We can't begin to imagine what you are feeling right now. Brad made a big impact on his band friends and he will always be remembered with love and respect. May God grant you strength and peace at this time.
marcia sparks
May 14, 2011
dear mischa and rickey:
please know that your sorrow, loss and grief are shared by so many who love you and your family. brad's name and yours are in every prayer.
May 14, 2011
I am heart broken and will keep you in my prayers and ask for strength to let you go forward.
love you,
Charolette Keathley
David Johnson
May 14, 2011
Sorry for your loss
May 14, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Brad. I got to know him when I was a uniform mom in the band. My favorite memory of him was when he and Maria sat at the back of the bus, making goofy faces to and from competitions!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
- the Alexander family
Pam Carroll
May 13, 2011
Steve, I know that sorry doesn't mean alot at a time like this. My heart breaks for you. I remember when we worked together at Winchester just how your life revolved around Brad. My husband and I just lost a child so I know how you're feeling. If you need to talk I'll be happy to listen. My prayers are with you.
Jamie Slone
May 13, 2011
Steve,
May the grace, peace, and comfort of our God be with you now and always. We are very sorry for your lose. We pray that God gives you and family the strength to endure this difficult time.
With Love,
Jamie, Greta, Kenidee, & Samuel Slone
Susan Slone-Gibson
May 13, 2011
Steve,
We are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dwayne and Susan (Slone) Gibson
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