Judge Clifford Layne

Judge Clifford Layne

12/18/1931 – 6/7/2026

Jasper, TN 37347

Judge Clifford Layne, 94, of Jasper, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Clifford was born on December 18, 1931, to the late Marvin and Bonnie Layne of Jasper, Tennessee.

Clifford graduated from Marion County High School in 1949. Clifford attended Tennessee Tech to study criminal justice prior to volunteering in the United States Navy, Rank-on January 15, 1951, during the Korean War. (Rank Seaman C1) While serving in the Navy, he married his beloved wife, Betty Richardson from Whitwell, Tennessee. He only saw Betty twelve days the first eight months they were married and shared another 72 wonderful years together before her passing. In addition to his love for his beloved wife, he also had a love for his pets.

After leaving the service, Clifford owned Layne’s Paint and Body Shop while finishing his degree in Criminal Justice at the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Clifford was elected as Marion County General Sessions Court Judge and served 32 years as Judge. He also served as Town of Jasper Municipal Court Judge for 15 years.

Clifford was a member of the Alhambra Temple, American Legion and a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner.

Clifford is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Marion Layne; mother, Bonnie Bible Layne; beloved wife, Betty Richardson Layne and close friends, Bobby Wiggins.

Clifford is survived by his caregiver and special and close friend, Lonna Henderson, his close friends, Doris Wiggins and Billy/Janie Simpson.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (CDT) in the Jasper Chapel of Rogers Funeral, 21 East Fifth St, Jasper, TN with Pastor Ronnie Case officiating.

The Olive Branch Masonic Lodge #297 will conduct a Masonic Service to honor Judge Layne in the chapel.

Visitation will be held at Rogers Funeral Home in Jasper, Tennessee on Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. prior to the funeral service.

The Sequatchie Valley Veterans Honor Guard will conduct full military Honors at Pine Grove Cemetery in Jasper, TN.

Clifford will be laid to rest at the Pine Grove Cemetery with his beloved wife, Betty June Layne.

Pallbearers: Billy Simpson, Doug Henderson, Dustin Henderson, Jay Blevins, Donnie Rogers, Cecil Davis, Allen Kirk and Sam Nelson.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to St. Jude Hospital.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, 21 East Fifth St, Jasper, Tennessee 37347. (423) 9422682