Clarence Vance Layne

Clarence Vance Layne, 99, of Crown City, passed away at 12:00 Noon on August 21, 2015 at his residence. Born September 19, 1915 he was the son of the late Charles L. and Emma Montgomery Layne. He retired from Highway Paving formerly the V.A. Holderman Construction as a road foreman. Clarence was also a member of the American Angus Association and the American Federation of Labors Union.

Clarence is survived by two daughters, Judy Gay Strait, of Gallipolis, and Becky (Richard) Fellure, of Mercerville, and son, Gale Layne, of Crown City, grandchildren, Tammy (Gary) Skinner, Dian (Ron) Fleming, Dafney (Mike) Davis, Julie Strait, Melinda Strait, William (Angie) Strait, James Strait, Joanie Fellure, Stacie (Beau) Miller, Vance (Rachel) Fellure, and Katie Fellure. Thirteen great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and five sisters-in-law, one brother-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents Clarence is preceded in death by his wife Gladys M. Ours Layne whom he married on February 21, 1937 and preceded him on September 11, 2004, a daughter, Joy A. Swain, a great-granddaughter, Haylee Swain. Sisters, Mildred Layne Bias, and Jewell Layne Clark, brothers, Howard Layne, Stanford Layne, Calvin Layne, and Fred Layne in infancy, and a son-in-law, Allen Strait also preceded him.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2015 in the Cremeens Funeral Chapel, Gallipolis. Pastor Alfred Holley will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Ohio Township. Friends may call on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.cremeensfuneralhomes.com

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