Furman Homer Layman

Furman Homer Layman of Prospect, passed away peacefully March 22, 2014. He was born in Cosby, Tennessee on Sept. 24, 1932 , the son of Bruce and Lola Layman. He was preceded in death by his first wife Anna Marie Layman, and his daughter Joy D. Skelley. He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Pamela Atkins Layman; his son David Keith Layman (wife Sandra); 3 grandsons Jeffrey, Scott and Matthew Layman; 2 sisters Beulah (husband Robert) Taylor and Virginia Fisher; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of Upper Iowa University. Furman proudly served his country for 10 years in the US Air Force. He worked for the US government for 27 years, at NASA, FHA, and HUD, and retired as Deputy Director of Personnel at the Dept. of Energy in 1987. Furman was a faithful and devoted Christian and served as deacon and Sunday school teacher. He demonstrated his faith by the many people he helped throughout his life, including working as hospice counselor. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2014, at 11:00 am at Farmville Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Westview cemetery. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, 6:00-8:00 pm at the Puckett Funeral Home in Farmville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Prince Edward County Rescue Squad, the Boys’ Home of Covington, VA. or the Farmville Fire Department. Puckett funeral home is serving the family. www.puckettfh.com.