Obituary for Richard Allen Layne Richard Allen Layne, 72, of Cool Springs Drive, Charleston, WV passed away after a long illness on April 5, 2021 at home. Richard was a disabled Vietnam Veteran. He was also a member of the Charleston Seventh Day Advent Church. Preceding him in death were his parents, Margaret and Cecil Layne; brother, Tim Layne; and sister, Louise (Lou) Carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of 47 years; son, Richard II; daughters, Kristin (Derrick) Tomblin and Tabatha Bennett; grandsons, Braxton and Anakin Layne, and Bryce Leeber; granddaughters, Kelsey (Anthony) DeVore, Kaylie Tomblin, Brooke, Audrey, and Lexie Bennett; brother, Jim Layne; sisters, Sue Holden, Priscilla (Bill) Painter; sister-in-law, Brenda Layne.