Joseph Martin "Murph" Layman's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2026 in Dayton, Virginia

Joseph Martin "Murph" Layman

August 12, 1950 - April 2, 2026 (75 years old)

Dayton, Virginia

Joseph Martin "Murph" Layman's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2026 in Dayton, Virginia

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Joseph Martin "Murph" Layman

August 12, 1950 - April 2, 2026 (75 years old)

Dayton, Virginia

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Joseph Martin Layman Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Joseph Martin Layman of Dayton, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Joseph left this world on April 2, 2026 at the age of 75, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Martin Layman to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Nelson, Sr. Layman and Doris Layman (Coleman); his wife Christine Layman (Hughes); his children, Angela Testerman (Bill) and Matthew Layman (Jennifer); his brothers, Nelson "Phil" Layman, Jr. and Dwight Layman (Brenda); his grandchildren, Alisa, Mikel, Brooklyn, Caleigh and William; and his great grandchildren, Ember, Norah, Sylvette and Viktor. He was also cherished by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Flight or Tunnels to Towers.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Service Inc



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April 12, 2026

Cathy Stone wrote a sympathy message

“So very sorry to hear of Joe passing. It is a sad day. We had many good times together and some great memories. I will never forget the Layman family they mint a lot to me. Sending prayers from Upper Michigan Bob and Cath Stone [email protected]


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