Otto McLean “Layne” Stroud, III passed away on October 11, 2017 surrounded by family.
Layne enjoyed playing his harmonica, loved watching Redskins football and loved taking sunset pictures on Chick’s beach with his fiance Denise by his side. Most of all Layne enjoyed family gatherings..Layne was a unique man who has given us great memories and many amazing stories. He will never be forgotten,
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Otto McLean Stroud,Sr, his mother, Virginia”Jenny” Stroud. Also by step-brother, Jerry “Buck” Pope.
Layne is survived by his Grandmother, Margaret L Stroud his father, Mac Stroud and wife Violet , brother, Adam D. Stroud and his wife Jenny, step-brother, Shea Pope. Niece, Jackie Stroud, Aunt Anne Mogel and husband Ron, Uncles William D. Stroud and Mary, Douglas A. Stroud and his wife Bridget and his loving and caring fiance Denise Marulli, as well as cousins, Jon Stroud, Scott, Matt and Ryan Mogel, Jason, Sean and Kelsey (Moots) Stroud. Sister in Law Andrea and her children Drew, Leah and Jack Pope, Minneapolis , MN, Tommy and his wife Sue Lovett, John Lovett and Doris Lovett, Tallahassee, FL.
A celebration of Layne’s life with family and close friends will be held at 2PM on Saturday, October 21st on chick’s beach (Park at Froggies on Shore Dr.) At the families request please dress casual and please bring a beach chair.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Navy SEAL Foundation.
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I’m so sorry for the loss of your loved one.
God views death as an enemy. (1 Cor.15:26)
And God is eager to conquer this enemy death, and to resurrect our loved ones. (Job 14:14,15)
At that time, God promises us he will end death forever. (Rev 21:4) I hope this comforts you.
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Our sincere condolence to the entire family. Layne will sorely be missed as his talent was enjoyed by all and that is one of the wonderful legacies he has left behind. We will be unable to attend his memorial service because of prior commitments out of town but know we’re with you in spirit as you celebrate the gift of Layne to us all.
I send my sincere sympathy to all of your family. I am happy that I got to meet Layne and that I had an opportunity to enjoy his incredible musical talents. I will always remember the good times we were able to share, especially when Layne was there to play his harmonica! Wishing you peace in your time of sadness. Much love, Liz Ross
Layne was a “true original” in the playbook of life. He always carried a tune with him and shared his love of playing the harmonica, very confidently–on a regular basis. He warmed the hearts of all who were present to hear! We will miss his great smile and love for family and friends…thankful to have been in “his friendship circle.” May the sweet memories of his life bring comfort to those he leaves behind and though now gone from our sight, be there to greet us as we each cross over to our heavenly homes.