Layne, Joel "Tom" (Jasper)

Longtime Softball Player And Outdoorsman

  • Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Joel Layne
Joel Layne

Joel “Tom” Layne, 68, of Jasper, Tennessee was called home on Saturday, January 20, 2024. 

He was born to the late Junior Layne and Betty Lue Davis Layne on March 3, 1955.

He was married to Patricia Hawk Layne before her death. Tom liked to play golf and had played sports all his life, including high school basketball, baseball and football. He played men’s slow pitch softball for many years. He enjoyed hunting and loved to do wood carving and wood working, and hunting arrow heads.

Tom is preceded in death by his father, Junior Layne; mother, Betty Lue Davis Layne and wife, Patricia Layne.

Left to cherish his memories are his brothers, Melvin (Pam) Layne, Darrell (Amy) Layne; several nieces, nephews and his great friend, Linda Scissom; and many other friends; first wife, Janet Allen LaFevor.

The family will hold visitation on Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. CST at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tn.

There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 3:30 p.m., at Sequatchie Valley Memorial Gardens in Jasper, Tn. with Pastor Tony Tuders officiating.

Pallbearers are Austin Layne, Brent Layne, Bubba Ramsey, Scotty Layne, Elmer Shadrick and Chuck Steele.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Tate Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tn. 37347, 423-942-9500.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tatefh.com.

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