And the Lord shouted "BATTER UP!" and Layne calmly walked to "home plate" where the Lord said "Welcome to the Big League, son" with a smile as big as Texas. Grinning from ear to ear Layne said "yes sir" and shook his hand. On the first pitch, Layne swung and the crowd went wild as Heaven's newest MVP hit a home run. With both of his legs, Layne rounded the bases and headed home. Oh, the smile on his face! He was finally home! On December 14, 2018, at 2:10 PM Layne took his last breath here on Earth and his first breath in Heaven. He ran into the arms of Jesus. He didn't worry about running out of oxygen or not having enough energy. He didn't struggle with putting his prosthetic leg on.....he was made whole when the Lord called him home. So many loved ones greeted him including his step brother, Garrett, and his baseball buddy, Dustin. I imagine Garrett was showing him around the mansion and Dustin was waiting with a ball and glove. Layne is preceded in death by his Grandpa Bill. He is survived by his mama LeeAnn Perry, dad Billy Rodgers, big sister Brooke Autrey and husband Poe, little brother Logan Rodgers, nieces Kadence and Kali Autrey and nephew Kade Autrey as well as numerous other family and friends. Visitation will be at Cashner Funeral Home in Conroe, Texas on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm also on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The funeral service will be on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Mims Baptist Church in Conroe, Texas beginning at 2:00pm with the interment immediately following in Freeman Cemetery in Grangerland, Texas. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to www.jamieshope.org/donate/layne 6,387 days 15 hours 56 minutes is all we had together but a lifetime of love remains.
Rest easy baby boy.
