Bruce Bishop Layne
September 1, 1946 ~ April 21, 2012
Bruce Bishop Layne 65, of Fountain Run, died April 21, 2012 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky. The Fountain Run, KY native was born on September 1, 1946, a son of the late Will Ellis Layne and Helen Layne, Bowling Green, KY. Mr. Layne was a retired teacher in Barren County. He taught 25 years at Austin Tracy and 3 years at the Barren County Middle School. He raised beef cattle for over 50 years starting with a 4-H project. He was members of KEA, NEA, Barren County Cattlemens, Kentucky Hereford Association, Kentucky Cattlemens Association, and National Cattlemens Association. He loved raising Herefords and Border Collies. He also loved his “I Can Class” and carried that positive attitude until the end of his cancer battle. He was a graduate of Western Kentucky University. He is a member of Fountain Run Old Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sarah, and three sons, Blake Bishop (Sandy) of Bowling Green, Cody Patrick and Bo Tanner of Fountain Run, one grandson, Brandt Bishop, Bowling Green, father and mother-in-law, Stanley and Sarah Rice, of Smiths Grove, KY, brother, Chuck of Franklin, two nieces, Michelle Bishop Allen (Paul) Versailles, Courtney Brown, Bowling Green, KY, and one nephew, Hayden Bishop, Scottsville.
Graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Monday at the Wood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Sunday and 9:00 A.M. to Noon on Monday at the Hatcher & Saddler Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Wood Cemetery in care of Patty Blevins 275 N. Combs Lane., Fountain Run, KY.
Sarah, Blake, Cody, Bo Tanner, We are so sorry for your loss. Bruce was such a special person. He was not only my teacher, but a life long friend. The positive attitude he instilled in me has helped me throughout my life. I will miss his beautiful smile and spirit, but he will live on in my heart forever.
Stacey Johnson Hughes
Sarah, Sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you and the Boys and all the Family be blessed.
Burl & Peggy Woods
Akersville Rd.
Fountain Run, Ky.
Sarah and family: Bruce was a wonderful person. I first met him when my sons, David & Scott Woodcock, were students at Austin-Tracy. After that, I never met him out in public that he did not ask about them and their families. I considered him a good friend and a great teacher. All of you will be in our prayers.
So sorry for your loss, Some of my best memories of Austin Tracy included Mr. Layne, and his buddy Mr. Foster. Again sorry for your loss.
To the family of Bruce Layne:
He was very special person and a very good teacher. I thought the world of him. I just want to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God will be in your heart.
To the family of Bruce Layne:
Mr. Layne was my History teacher at Austin Tracy, he was my favorite teacher. Every morning when I arrived in class he always met me with a smile. He was a great and loving teacher who cared very much for his students, and earned the respect of each and every student that had him as a teacher. I will always cherish the fun times I had learning in his class. Sarah, I’m so sorry for your families loss, he will be deeply missed, and I pray for god to comfort you all in this difficult time. God Bless you and your family.
Dear Bruce Layne family:
My prayers are with you during this difficult time that God will surround you with His peace & comfort. You will never know the impact Bruce had on my life as a teacher and as a person. I will always remember his smile and positive attitude that he had but instilled into others to help them believe in themselves. He will be greatly missed by many!
Jimmy Shaw
Senegal, West Africa
from Austin Tracy/Fountain Run
Mr. Layne was such a fine person. He will be greatly missed. Thinking of you with prayers of comfort.
Jane Bowman
Sarah, Blake, Cody, Bo, Helen, Brandt, and all the others who loved Bruce,
We count ourselves among those who loved Bruce and we knew he loved us. For myself, I knew Bruce for over 40yrs. though in many ways it seems like yesterday. I am cherishing each one too. I am sad to not be in KY to say a final goodbye but will this weekend when we get home. Bruce was one of those brothers I never had. Our journeys at AT I’ll treasure always. He was the colleague I learned from, the teacher my Stacey loved, and most of all my friend. Bruce, like the ocean waves here, you will go on forever in the lives of so many. I am sure you and Jeff are already laughing and joking as you look down from your new paradise I will see you in your sons and grandson and know of your spirit in your puppy girl.. Sarah, I will be home soon to hug you. Love Janet
Sarah ,Blake, Cody Bo, and the rest of your family.
You are in our thoughts and prayers, We have known Mr Layne for about 40 years now. He was my sisters favorite teacher, My brothers had him as well and fast forward, My Daughter Melissa had him at Ausrin Tracy. He gave her the attitude that I CAN, and she has neverr forgotten him, Needles to say he was also one of her favorite teachers. To think the input he has instilled in his students is an accolate to his life. On a personal note he was a grerat friend to our family,especially Lauraetta. He always sent cards and asked about her when I am sure he didn’t always feel like it, he sent her some money and yes she still has it, he was thoughtful kind and his smile and sense of humor will always stay in o ur thoughts, It will be hard to say goodbye,, But i know he is smiling and with Mr Foster, heaven is so much better place, May God bless you all in the days to come. We love you all, Annetta, Lauraetta, Charles abd Len Norris, Melissa and Kevin Roach.
I cannot even begin to express how deeply my heart is sadden – I can’t hold back the tears. Mr. Layne was very special to me. He always brought a smile to my face and I looked forward to seeing him at his appointments. Our talks was what let me know that oncology was the place for me. He gave me such clarity. Sarah – you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You know how special he was to me and how much I love you both. If you need anything, you know how to reach me. May God give your heart the comfort it needs. This is definately my hardess goodbye.
sorry to hear the passing of Bruce . he will be missed very much in many ways. Our boys loved him at Austin Tracy and he was more than a teacher he was a friend to everyone he meet. God Bless each and everyone that knew Bruce . Will keep the family in my prayers during this time.
Mr. Layne was such a wonderful teacher. He was always my favorite. Sending many prayers your way.
It is with a mournful heart that we accept the news of Bruces’ passing, but it is with a joyous mind that we picture him at peace with his Savior on a grand and glorious eternal pasture….. Our heartfelt sympathy is with the family now and our thoughts and prayers are and always will be with you.
Louise and Family
We both met Bruce many years ago when he came to Austin-Tracy…. will always remember the smile he always had as so many people have already mentioned, but learning a few years ago that he had made preparation for leaving this world someday was the most important thing that we could know about him. That preparation took him to a better place where there will be no more pain and suffering. Even tho you may be hurting, there is comfort in knowing that he is rejoicing……. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Bruce will be missed by so many. I did not have the privilege of being his student, but Tim and Lori both did. Tim thought a lot of Bruce, and I believe he was waiting to greet him in that eternal happy place. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sarah,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sarah and family, I am deeply saddened by Bruce’s passing as many are. I was a student at ATS and I babysat for you once. He was my favorite teacher and was a blessing to know. I pray that God comforts you and brings you peace in the following days. You can rejoice knowing that you will be reunited someday. Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts!
My most sincere condolences to your family. Mr. Layne was a great teacher and later I found out he was also a great man. God fearing, and loving. I’m sure many wonderful memories flood your mind. In the short time I spent with him at AT memories were made I can only imagine how many you as a family have of him. Keep those memories close to your heart knowing you can be with him again. I remember the hayride to the state park and the water fights. I remember his laughter and his smile that day and many others during the AT years. I remember his visits at class reunions, it must have been because he truly cared. Hold to each other and most importantly hold to God’s unchanging hand. When I think of a teacher I think of the apostle Paul and his words to TImothy. “For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing”. Could it possibly be that Mr. Layne has taught us this same lesson. May God bless you and keep you, and the peace that passes all understanding comfort you in the coming days.
Sarah and family, my prayers are with you and your family at this time. My brother did his student teaching with Bruce at Austin Tracy School. He always had a smile and was kind to everyone. Please know you are in my prayers. May God bless you in the days to come. Him and Robert Allen always had a good time at BCMS, he will be missed.
Sarah and family, sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and in the days ahead. I have fond memories of Mr. Layne when I worked at AT. He taught both our children and we all loved him! May God hold you all close.
Mr.Layne was my history teacher at ATS. He was the first person in my life to make me feel like my life was worth something. He will always be remembered as such a special and caring person. The I CAN class was truly life changing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. He will be missed.
Some people teach, some love, some care, and some leave a positive influence on many lives – Bruce Layne possessed all of these qualities that he shared with everyone he came in contact with. He always had a smile for all of us and like many others, his teaching in Social Studies and the “I Can Class” instilled many qualities in my life that I carry with me today. We all shared many special times with Mr. Layne at ATS and are very grateful to have known him. My sorrow to the family and I pray for God’s comforting spirit with all of you.