of Jonesboro, AR
September 4, 1959 - July 6, 2025
Kenneth Gene Layne, 65, of Jonesboro, AR passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at St. Bernards Hospital. He was born September 4, 1959 in Jonesboro to Bobby Gene and Glenda (French) Layne. He worked as a rice grain inspector for the Government. He was a member of Highland Drive Baptist Church and loved to play music and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Kerri Layne and an infant baby brother.
Survivors include his mother, Glenda Layne: stepson, Zac Hadi; two stepdaughters, Melanie (Matt) Andrews and Sarah Hinkson; six step-grandchildren; seven great-step-grandchildren; three aunts and many cousins.
Chapel services will be 10:30 am Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Johnny Hutchison officiating. Burial will follow at Pierce Cemetery.
Visitation will precede the service from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
Matt Andrews, Zach Stevens, Jackie James, Jarred Rasdon, Randy Stevens and Charles Layne will serve as pallbearers.
To order a DVD copy of this video memorial, please contact our funeral home at + 18709323531.
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12 Condolence(s)
Carrie Elam Kennedy
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Gaye, our family have known you all our whole lives. Will be praying. .
Buzz
Friday, July 11, 2025
Kenneth, I can think back to the days of you & I as the rhythm section in various bands. You were so much fun to play music with, and I do think of you often. Jam on brother...
Bryan Morgan
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Worked many 12 hour days with Kenny at FGIS. Good man, good friend. Absolutely shocked, deepest respect and condolences.
Cindy Williams Vaupel
Thursday, July 10, 2025
What a wonderful man!! Amazing friend, family man & all around great guy!! I am so very sorry for you loss. I am shocked. Had no idea.
My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Steve Willard
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Rest In Peace brother! It was great making music with you!
Brandy Fulmer
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
I hate we didn't keep in touch more often. Rest assured that Daddy will look after aunt Gay for you. You are deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Mark Denny
Monday, July 7, 2025
Ken may you RIP. PRAYERS ....
Marsha Shelton Phillips
Monday, July 7, 2025
I am sorry for your loss. He is in a better place. Rest in Peace.
Mary Nutt
Monday, July 7, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. You will all be in my prayers. He was a really good guy and a friend.
Ginger, Neal, Patti and Pat Crawford
Monday, July 7, 2025
We are so very sorry for your loss. Ken was a great guy and the Layne family were good friends of ours growing up. We lived down the road from them. Spent lots of time at their home. Prayers for your family and Mrs. Gaye.
Melissa Bushong
Monday, July 7, 2025
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I didn't really know Kenneth but I did Kerri from school. Thoughts and prayers.
Tonya
Monday, July 7, 2025
Will miss you your jokes you're funniness everything about you you was always there and that everybody I love you and rest and peace and watch over us