Billy Con Layne, 79, of Dunlap, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Erlanger Medical Center. He was a former coal miner, and also a former coal mine inspector. He was retired from MSHA. He was a member of Mason Lodge #693 and was a member of the board of directors for Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mamie Sanders Layne; brothers, Kenneth, Larry, Buddy, David and Mack Layne; and sisters, Nola Turner and Iretta Fuller.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Jean Higdon Layne; children, Darryl (Sherrie) Layne, Scott Layne and Sheila (Steve) Witcher; siblings, Dot (Robert) Holland and Judy (Ben) Hartman; grandchildren, Cody (Cristin) Witcher, Tisha Witcher (Chance Shular), Tasha (Adam) Turley, Brittany (John) Farley and Zach (Taylor) Layne; and seven great-grandchildren, Kellan Heyn, Brylee Newberry, Chloe Witcher, Cambree Witcher, Gracie Layne, Tanner and Ellie Farley.
Visitation will be held Monday, Jan. 25 from 4-8 p.m. at Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens.
Ewton Funeral Home & Cremation Center in charge of arrangements.
No outside food or drink allowed at funeral home. Please follow all CDC guidelines.