Obituary of Billy Lee Layne
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Firetower Bill Layne, age 90, of Dunlap, TN passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home. He served two tours of duty in Korea while in The United States Army. Bill was retired from Tennessee Division of Forestry Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilford and Ruby Layne; five sisters, Frances Laymon, Elizabeth Higgins, Andaine Scott, Marie Davis, and Freda Jo Layne; four brothers, Floyd, Sam, James and Wayne Layne.
He is survived by his son, Ronnie Layne, Dunlap; sister, Maudie Jones, Denver, CO; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, October 3 at 2:00 pm CDT at Collier Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by Sequatchie Valley Honor Guard. Online condolences can be made at www.reedfamilyfh.com. Arrangements by Standefer-Reed Funeral Home, 50 May Road, Dunlap, TN. Family will receive friends Sunday, 10:00 am- 1:30 pm CDT at the funeral home.
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