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Leonard Layne Obituary

Leonard Jackson Layne

Leonard Jackson Layne, 88, of Staunton, formerly of Rustburg, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

A Celebration of Leonard's Life will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the chapel at Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg with the Rev. Roger Roller officiating. Interment will be held privately at Cumbie Memorial Cemetery at a later date. In honor of Leonard's vibrant spirit and "snazzy" attire, the family requests guests add a pop of bright, joyful color.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com

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Published by The News & Advance on Dec. 12, 2025.

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Memorial Events
for Leonard Layne

Dec

14

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg

220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Dec

14

Celebration of Life

3:30 p.m.

Tharp Funeral Home Lynchburg

220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory - Lynchburg

220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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