John Samuel Laye

John Samuel Laye obituary, New Cambria, MO

John Samuel Laye

John Laye Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Greening-Eagan-Hayes Funeral Home - Clarence on Mar. 25, 2024.

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John Samuel Laye, age 76, of Clarence, MO, passed away on March 22, 2024 Life Care Center of Grandview in Grandview, MO.
John was born on November 22, 1947 in Moberly, MO to Kenneth Harland and Margery Elizabeth (Blackwell) Johnston. He was united in marriage to Misti D. Parker. She survives.
He is also survived by his children, Kevin Laye of Republic, MO and Patrick Parker (Erica) of Clarence, MO, and Jazzman Laye of Kansas City, MO; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ernie Johnston and Richard Johnston; one sister, Beverly Campbell; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John Franklin Laye; and four brothers, Charles Laye, Allen Johnston, Tommy Johnston, and infant Pat Laye.
John served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam conflict. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Clarence Christian Church. John enjoyed meeting new people and teaching them about Jesus. He was always one to give a hug anytime he saw you. John loved cracking jokes, snacking on fudge and brownies, and drinking coffee. Most of all he loved his dogs and spending time with family, especially their trips to Branson.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Jacksonville, MO. Memorials can be made to Clarence Christian Church.
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Dan Taylor

March 31, 2024

In Dec. 1966, I joined the Navy, and a John Laye and myself traveled to Great Lakes for Bootcamp. I was thinking that at that time John lived around Higbee. After Bootcamp, I never saw John again. Wondering if this John is the same person? My condolunces on your loss. Dan Taylor

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