Randy was born on June 3, 1945 in Charlottesville, Va to John and Edith (Nay) Layman. He was a lifetime resident of Batesville, Va., where he was a farmer, businessman and musician and loved his Traditional Country Music.
On December 14, 1968, he married Kathryn Trogdon Layman. They raised their son and many that Randy took under his wings on the farm in Batesville. Randy had a passion for serving his community, woodworking and helping everyone, especially his nieces and nephews.
Randy was preceded in death by his father, John, his mother Edith, and his older brothers John T. and Scott Layman, his half-brother and sisters William Layman, Barbara Layman Slaughter, and Mary Elizabeth Layman Snead.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathy, his son TD and wife, Michelle, grandsons; Camden Randolph and Zachary Richard Layman, brother Robert Layman and wife Liz of Batesville, (their children, Jenny and John Layman), sister Nancy Jo Truslow of Ohio, two very special nieces; Sharon Layman Dwyer of South Carolina and Lynda Layman Gevers of Indiana, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Randy treasured his family and friends and always provided for anyone in need.
There will be no formal service at Randy's request. There will be a celebration of Randy's life on September 18, 2022 at the Rockfish Fire Dept, 1110 Rockfish Valley Hwy, Afton, VA 22920 at 5pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations and memorial contributions may be made to the North Garden Fire Department, PO Box 33, North Garden, Va 22959, The Hospice of Piedmont and/or help someone who may be in need. Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you."
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.teaguefuneralhome.com for the Layman family.
