Obituary

Donald Ford Layne
(January 4, 1935 - February 22, 2022)

Donald Ford Layne, 87, of Ona, W.Va., left this life to meet his Savior and be reunited with his beloved wife, Clara Bush Layne on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at his residence. He was born January 4, 1935 in Cabell County, a son of the late, Charles and Faunie Knapp Layne. In addition to his parents and wife, he is preceded in death by three brothers, Dencil Knapp, Ivan Knapp and Dalton Layne. Donald was a long time devoted member of Lawrence Chapel Church. He loved his family and loved being outdoors, camping, fishing and hunting. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Mike Smith; three sisters, Doris Poston, Betty Jane Lindsey and JoAnn Adkins (Bernard); two brothers, Broddis Layne and Douglas Layne (Donna); two granddaughters, Natosha Brandon (Bobby) and Brandi Field (Jamie); five great grandchildren, Addison, Griffin and Keegan Brandon and Aoife and Cillian Field; a host of nieces and nephews who he loved like his own and a special friend and caretaker, Joyce Smith. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Lawrence Chapel Church with Pastor Dorin Garrett and Pastor Allen Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the Templeton Cemetery, Glenwood. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.