Andy Layton “Layton” Powell age 66, of Keysville, VA passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on October 22, 2019. Layton was born on February 9, 1953, the third child of Thomas L. Powell, Sr., and Frances Bishop Powell. He was a graduate of Central High School in Victoria, and a lifelong resident of Lunenburg County. Layton was a tobacco and cattle farmer. His passion was coaching Diamond Fever Softball and he did so until his health prevented it. Those that knew him will always remember his quick wit and his cowboy hat or his baseball hat with his sunglasses.
Layton is survived by his daughters, Magen and Marlo “Molly”; his siblings, Annie P. McReynolds (Mac), Thomas L. Powell Jr., (Debra), and Tammie P. Jackson (Charles); as well as a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. The family will forever be grateful to Hazel Gee and his many caregivers.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, with interment to follow in Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Browning-Duffer Funeral Home on Friday, October 25, 2019, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Union Grove Baptist Church, Charlotte County Rescue Squad, P O Box 330, Keysville, VA 23947, or The Tisch Brain Tumor Center, DUMC 3624, Durham, NC 27710. The Browning-Duffer Funeral Home in Keysville, VA is serving the family.
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Patricia M Davidson
Praying for your family
Janice Francisco
Oh Layton, you will so be missed. You were a very special person indeed. Such a ray of sunshine always came from you. I know your family will miss you as well as your friends. May you RIP my friend. Farewell, heaven definitely gained an Angel last night. Janice Francisco
Anne Paynr
Prayers and sympathy
Linda Queen
So sorry for your loss, Tommy you and your family are in my prayers.
Carolyn Martin
My heart goes out to the Powell family. Layton was a wonderful person. My brother loved working for him everyone new him as Hippy, none as Michael Robertson. Lot’s of prayers to all..
Peggy (Dunaway) Brown
May God comfort you All and help you find peace. Love y’all
Betsy Newcomb Long
Blessings, peace and understanding to all of you. Layton was a great person and he will be missed. Bets
Chuck and dixie
We send out our sincere condolences to the Powell family at this time and in the future.
Mac and BETTY BAILEY
To Margo/ Megan and the entire Powell family. We are so sorry to hear of Layton’s passing.as my thoughts go back many years, my DAd always told me, the Powell Family are good people. Layton was a good friend and neighbor to me
Frieda T. Whirley
So sorry to hear this. We all grew up in our beloved Lunenburg County. You always had something funny to say. I called you my “”Daytona buddy” and you always gave a big smile about that. Sending hugs and prayers to your family. You will never be forgotten.
Beverly Angell
So very sorry to hear this. Layton coached my daughter in Diamond Fever Softball. Great coach and such a nice man. Prayers for Magen and Marlo and the Powell family.
Becky Gillispie
Tommy, so sorry to hear this. May God bless you and all of the family.
Becky & Randolph Gillispie
Katherine (Smith)Arthur & Michael Arthur
We were so saddened to hear the passing of Layton. We were classmates at Central High School, Class of 1971. He was always a happy, funny classmates and was liked by all. May the family find comfort during these trying days thru our Heavenly Father and in knowing that Layton was loved and cared for by many. God bless.
connie mason
Much love to all the family for peace and comfort. Layton’s quick wit and
big laugh will never be forgotten.
Connie & Jerry
Donna Ferguson
So sad to hear about Layton passing. He was a dear friend and classmate at Central. Great guy, RIP Layton
My deepest sympathy to all the family.
Tommy and Linda Chumney8
Prayers for the Powell family. Layton was one of a kind and well loved. He fought a hard battle. May he now RIP
Jimmie Dix
To the entire Powell family. I am so sorry to hear of Laytons passing. First met him when was working in tobacco with his dad Tip. From them on it was like a friend i had known for years. Each time i would see him we spoke and chatted. He will be remembered as a true friend, that always spoke. He will be missed. Will pray for the family, and may God bless you all.
Christie Bailey
We are so very sorry to hear the news of Layton’s passing.
Unfortunately we are are not going to be in town
But please know our prayers go out to you all
Layton was a great man and has put up such a
heroic fight. Much love to you all!
Michael and Christie Bailey
H.P. Harding
I have been knowing Layton since he was a teen … In the late 1960’s early 1970″s fixing up an old hurse was the thing .. I remember the one Layton had , I always liked him … hard worker , good man … rest on Brother ..
Laurie M Thomas
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to the entire family.
Lee Payne
So sorry to hear this..Layton was a good chidhood friend..Had fun with him in school .Spent some nights at his house..Got to know his Mom ,Dad, Tommy and his sis..Will miss you..