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Thomas A. Layne Sr. Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1923 - 2005 Thomas A. Layne Sr. - 1923-2005 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted: 11/07/05 - 11:45:32 pm EST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thomas A. Layne Sr., 82, of Raceland, Ky., formerly of Ashland, Ky., died Nov. 6, 2005, at his residence. He was born March 10, 1923, in Ashland, a son of the late Charles R. and Alma Jackson Layne. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Gayle A. Carr Layne; a son, Thomas A. Layne Jr.; a brother, Charles A. Layne, who had resided in Prestonsburg, Ky., before his passing; and two sisters, Frances Layne Harold and Clara Layne Sanders. He was a retired dispatcher in the shipping department at Armco Steel. He was a member of American Legion PUGL, Ironton VFW Post 8850, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Ashland and BPO Eks 350. He was a life member of American Legion Post 76, FOE 2329, VFW Post 10017, Steelworkers Local 1865 of Ashland and SOAR. He was former vice chairman of IDSC in Washington, D.C., a former vice president of Petro LTD in Charlotte, N.C., a former vice chairman of International Data Systems, a former adviser to the Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida and a former election commissioner. He bought the first fire engine for the Ashland Fire Department. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and is listed on the Wall of Liberty. He captured two German generals and shot down the first jet and three fighter planes. He served at the Battle of the Bulge and liberated three prison camps. Surviving are a sister, Nancy Layne Fraley of Ashland; and a great-grandchild, Brandon Thomas Layne of Ashland. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Steen Funeral Home-Marshall Steen Chapel in Ashland by the Rev. Jim Matthews. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park with military services by Ironton VFW Post 8850. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to steenfuneralhomes.com.

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There are currently 7 condolences.

Jeff and Becky West Friday November 11, 2005 at 7:06 PM

We are Tommy's neighbors and didn't know of his passing until yesterday. I have the greatest respect for him and consider him one of the finest gentlemen I ever knew. He would stop and talk to us every time he would see us outside and would give Jeffery a hard time when he saw me cutting the grass. He was always a joy to talk with, and I feel so blessed to have known such an American hero. Jeffery just talked to him last Friday evening, and I the day before. He loved the Lord and was always grateful for such a rich life he was given. We are deeply saddened today, for we have lost a dear friend, and America has lost one of her brave soldiers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Page & Mary Helen Carey Thursday November 10, 2005 at 4:04 PM

I worked with Tom for many years and considered him a good friend. I'm in Florida now and just heard of Tom's passing. My condolences to the family - he was a one-of-a-kind and will never be forgotten.

Page & Mary Helen Carey Thursday November 10, 2005 at 3:59 PM

Susie Townsend Wednesday November 9, 2005 at 3:29 PM

I was sad to hear about Tommy's passing. I never talked to Tommy that he didn't confirm how much he loved my Mamaw Sharp and "all the girls", so much so that he thought of them as his sisters. He was a close family friend and will be missed.

Sherry Hensley, Exalted Ruler, Elks #350 Wednesday November 9, 2005 at 11:04 AM

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Brother Layne. I enjoyed his visits to the Lodge. He was always very kind. Shortly after my becoming ER, Mr Layne came up to me in the Lodge and gave me one of his Boa's (neckties) that he had purchased at one of the National Conventions and congratulated me on being the first female ER in the State of KY. This as an act of kindness that I will never forget. Sorry for you loss.

Cecil Woods/Chaplain Ashland Eagles 2329 Tuesday November 8, 2005 at 5:24 PM

I would like to say on behalf of the Ashland Eagles that we are very sorry for your loss. Thomas will be missed by all that knew him.

Delores Dick Tuesday November 8, 2005 at 3:40 PM

He will be sadly missed by all of us.We had many years of great friendship.

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