Jerry Layne
December 31, 1969 — January 29, 2003
Jerry Layne
Jerry Elmore Layne, 59, of Waco, died Wednesday, January 29, 2003 in Chicago.
SERVICES
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 South 5th Street in Waco. After the service, the family will receive friends at the home of Patricia Ann Meadows, 3112 Windsor, Waco.
Arrangements are through the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. Friends may come by the funeral home Monday to sign the memorial book and view a picture memorial to Jerry. OakCrest Funeral Home is located at 46th and Bosque, right across the street from the Heart of Texas Fair Complex.
PERSONAL LIFE
Jerry was born September 3, 1943 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple to the late Lee Elmore Layne and the late Catherine Marie Davis Layne. He married the love of his life Kathy Kirschner on November 14, 1970.
A TRUE FRIEND
Jerry, also known as 'Pappy' to his grandchildren, was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and true friend. Everyone he came in contact with was blessed. Jerry touched every single life and living creature, always putting other's needs first.
Although he waged war against heart disease for 15 years, his concern was always for the other person?s welfare. His heart was physically weak but spiritually stronger than all others.
IMPROVED THE LIVES OF ANIMALS
His love of family and the glory of living spilled over into his crusade to improve the lives of animals everywhere. His impact in animal rights has been felt not only in Waco and surrounding areas but also stretched to encompass other parts of Texas and the United States
God made only a few like Jerry, people with a special calling in life, whose only desire was to care for all animals and enhance the lives of others.
SURVIVORS
He leaves his greatest loves in life: wife, Kathy; son, Jeffrey Lee Layne of Waco; daughter, Patricia Ann Meadows, husband Steve and grandchildren, Chase, Gage, and Grace Meadows of Waco, and daughter, Susan Lee MacDonald, husband Kenny and granddaughter, Parker MacDonald of Carmas, WA. Also left to mourn his passing, his beloved dog, 'Lucky.'
Other survivors include two brothers, Jack Layne of Chilton and Gen Layne of South Africia, and two nephews, four nieces and numerous cousins.
GOOD DEEDS
One of Jerry's favorite teachings was 'Good Deeds are Our Purest Prayers', he not only believed it, he lived it.
MEMORIALS
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up to continue Jerry's work with improving the lives of animals. Please send memorials 'In Memory of Jerry Layne' to 'Animals Have Hearts, Too!' at Genco Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 7246, Waco, TX 76714.
WEBSITE
OakCrest Funeral Home has established a website for friends to send condolence emails at www.oakcrestwaco.com.
SERVICES
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at Oakwood Cemetery, 2124 South 5th Street in Waco. After the service, the family will receive friends at the home of Patricia Ann Meadows, 3112 Windsor, Waco.
Arrangements are through the OakCrest Funeral Home, 4520 Bosque. Friends may come by the funeral home Monday to sign the memorial book and view a picture memorial to Jerry. OakCrest Funeral Home is located at 46th and Bosque, right across the street from the Heart of Texas Fair Complex.
PERSONAL LIFE
Jerry was born September 3, 1943 at Scott and White Hospital in Temple to the late Lee Elmore Layne and the late Catherine Marie Davis Layne. He married the love of his life Kathy Kirschner on November 14, 1970.
A TRUE FRIEND
Jerry, also known as 'Pappy' to his grandchildren, was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and true friend. Everyone he came in contact with was blessed. Jerry touched every single life and living creature, always putting other's needs first.
Although he waged war against heart disease for 15 years, his concern was always for the other person?s welfare. His heart was physically weak but spiritually stronger than all others.
IMPROVED THE LIVES OF ANIMALS
His love of family and the glory of living spilled over into his crusade to improve the lives of animals everywhere. His impact in animal rights has been felt not only in Waco and surrounding areas but also stretched to encompass other parts of Texas and the United States
God made only a few like Jerry, people with a special calling in life, whose only desire was to care for all animals and enhance the lives of others.
SURVIVORS
He leaves his greatest loves in life: wife, Kathy; son, Jeffrey Lee Layne of Waco; daughter, Patricia Ann Meadows, husband Steve and grandchildren, Chase, Gage, and Grace Meadows of Waco, and daughter, Susan Lee MacDonald, husband Kenny and granddaughter, Parker MacDonald of Carmas, WA. Also left to mourn his passing, his beloved dog, 'Lucky.'
Other survivors include two brothers, Jack Layne of Chilton and Gen Layne of South Africia, and two nephews, four nieces and numerous cousins.
GOOD DEEDS
One of Jerry's favorite teachings was 'Good Deeds are Our Purest Prayers', he not only believed it, he lived it.
MEMORIALS
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up to continue Jerry's work with improving the lives of animals. Please send memorials 'In Memory of Jerry Layne' to 'Animals Have Hearts, Too!' at Genco Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 7246, Waco, TX 76714.
WEBSITE
OakCrest Funeral Home has established a website for friends to send condolence emails at www.oakcrestwaco.com.
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