James Oscar Layne, Jr.

Retired Army SFC James "Jimmy" Oscar Layne, Jr, 86, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Later in life he was affectionately known as "Cowboy" and "Big Jim".

He is preceded in death by his parents, James Oscar Layne, Sr. and Vera Jane Banner Layne; sisters, Frances Foushee, Mozelle Coggins, Lucy Finley; and brothers, John Layne and Billy Layne.

James served 21 years in the Army with tours in Vietnam. He retired at Fort Bragg, NC in 1975. Following his military career, he worked 25 years on Fort Bragg as a civil servant. He received his diploma in Agricultural Science and Mechanization from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 1986. He loved fishing, especially with his army buddy Troy "Sam" Sanford of Petal, Mississippi. He was a kind and generous man who loved NC State athletics.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Takako; sons, James III, Bobby and wife Stephanie, Jonathan and wife Jennifer, and many grandchildren. He is also survived by brother, Jerry Layne, and sisters, Ruth Conder and Peggy McGee.

A graveside service and interment with military honors will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Sandhills Veterans Cemetery on Fort Bragg, NC.

Adcock Funeral Home is providing services for the family.

Special thanks to the staff at the Fort Bragg Medical Center and the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville for providing great medical care throughout his life.

Condolences may be made at adcockfuneralandcrematory.com