Randall Bruce Layman

Randall Bruce Layman, 71, of Bayard, passed away on April 1, 2024, at his residence. Born on May 20, 1952, in Oakland, he was the son of the late Charles Fredrick and Clarice Lucille (Willis) Layman.

Randy was a 1971 graduate of Union High School. He worked for Island Creek Coal Company and Consol Energy as a coal miner and at the Scherr Location of Fairfax Stone Materials as a truck driver. He attended the Bayard United Methodist Church. Randy enjoyed hunting, fishing, metal detecting, coin collecting, and most of all, spending time with his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Dawn Thompson and husband Daniel of Parsons; two grandchildren, Lukas Daniel Thompson-Moore and husband Joseph Thompson-Moore of Kerens, and Ryder Elizabeth Thompson of Parsons; four siblings, Bob Layman and wife Sue of Richland, MO, Sharon Hortsman and husband Harold of Lohman, MO, Stanley Layman of Gormania, and Ann Moreland and husband John of Mt. Storm; a brother in law, Rodney Lewis of Oakland; a sister in law, Robin Layman of Bayard; former partner and life long friend, Shirley Phillips Tyson of Stephenson, VA; along with a host of dearly loved nieces and nephews.

In additon to his parents, he was preceded in death by five siblings, Doris Jean Layman, Carl Fredrick Layman, Sue Lewis, Mose Layman, and Dick Layman and wife Sue.

Randy's request for cremation was honored. A graveside service will be held at the Bayard Cemetery at a later date.

The Hinkle-Fenner Funeral Home is honored to be serving Randy's family.