Nicholas Ryan Layne's Obituary
Nicholas Ryan Layne, age 17, passed away July 1, 2023, in Louisa County, VA due to fatal injuries resulting from an accident involving fireworks, one month before his 18th Birthday.
Nick was born on August 1, 2005, at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, VA. He loved the outdoors but particularly loved fishing with his dad and friends. He enjoyed playing video games and Yu-gio cards with his cousins and going skateboarding. As any typical teenager would, he indulged in fast food, Bagel Bites, and lasagna. He loved his long hair and don’t you dare even talk about cutting it! He advocated for his hippie lifestyle and connected deeply with all genres of music, but mostly Jimmy Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and Nirvana. Above all, he loved living his life surrounded by his family and friends, had a heart full of love to give, and had a deep compassion for others. Nick was incredibly talented and intelligent, he even taught himself how to play the 6-string and bass guitar.
Nick always had a smile on his face, one that could brighten any moment. He had a bold and infectious laugh that others enjoyed. He brought light to darkness and was one of the greatest joys his family had the pleasure of experiencing. He will be incredibly missed by friends and family, but forever loved, remembered, and honored.
Nick was preceded in death by his Great-grandmother, Connie Kauffman; Grandfather (Papaw), Richard Thomas; Grandfather, Greg Moses; Great-uncle (Grunkle), Stephen Kauffman; Great-grandfather, Harold Stiltner; Great-grandmother, Allene Stiltner; Great-aunt, Paula Coleman; Great-grandmother, Vernie Layne; Great-grandfather, Allen Layne; and Great-aunt, Ruth Layne.
Nick is survived in death by his mother and father, Brittany and Michael Layne, of Doswell, VA; Sister, Savannah Layne of Doswell VA; Grandparents, Sherry and Jim Pritchert; Grandmother, Donna Layne; Grandparents, John and Ronie Layne; Great-grandfather, Sheldon Kauffman; Great-grandmother, Nancy Thomas; Great Aunt & Uncle Linda and Paul Rickert; Great Aunt & Uncle, Judy and Wayne Elswick; Aunt, Pamela Pritchert; Uncle & Aunt, Justin and Tammy Kauffman, Uncle & Aunt, Ian and Diana Thomas: Aunt, Stacey Linkenhoker; Uncle, Christopher Layne; and Twenty cousins of which, Matthew, Gage, Ashton, his best friend Tj Robinson were more like brothers, and lastly, his beloved girlfriend, Isabella Cruz.
Nick’s family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 10719 Courthouse Road, Fredericksburg. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Nick wanted more than anything to go skydiving for his 18th birthday. His family would like to honor him by supporting anyone that wants to “fly” in honor of him. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help celebrate his life by sending funds via Cash App to $Blayne32605 or Zelle to Brittany Layne/ 540-455-2224. Checks may be payable to Brittany and Michael Layne and mailed to 17602 Level Drive Doswell, VA 23047. All funds in excess of this celebratory memorial will be saved for Nick’s sister, Savannah, and applied toward her college tuition; he would have given her the world if he could have.
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