Nelson “Ray” Layman, 77, of Mt. Clare, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the United Hospital Center following an extended illness. He was born in Viola (Marshall County), on Nov. 6, 1942, the son of the late Lawrence Layman and Mildred Jones Layman. His wife, Marge Kennedy Layman, whom he married Nov. 3, 2005, resides at their home in Mt. Clare.
Also surviving are three children, Michele and Rick Stuckey, of Barrackville, Nelson Layman Jr., of Clarksburg, and Tammy Jo Akers, of Morgantown; nine grandchildren, Cystal Carr, of Mt. Clare, Ryan Stuckey, of Ohio, Christopher Hooten, of Clarksburg, Amy and Ben Plemons, of Fairmont, Jackie and Justin Mardis, of Ohio, Michael and Bethany Stuckey, of Barrackville, Mary Beth Borgan, of Florida, Britt Mattatall, of Fairmont, and Teresa Mattatall, of Florida; seven great-grandchildren, Zoey Carr, Kaylynn Hooten, Lily Taylor, Jared Mardis, Jackson Plemons, Dahlia Plemons and James Stuckey; four siblings, William and Carol Layman, of Ohio, Laveda McKinney, of Fairmont, Rex and Susie Layman, of Fairmont, and Ellen Swiger, of Fairmont; along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, Billie Dawn Hileman; his son, W.S. Buck Carr; a brother, Curtis Layman; and brothers-in-law, Owen McKinney and Jerry Swiger.
Ray was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. He was a retired machinist with Swanson’s Plating.
He was an avid hunter alongside various family members. He was a fantastic woodworker and craftsman, especially clocks. He enjoyed golfing and bowling in various leagues in the Fairmont area for many years.
He was a member of the Goshen Baptist Church.
In honoring Ray’s wishes, cremation services will be conducted. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date.
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