Brian Keith Layne, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Defiance Regional Medical Center, Defiance, Ohio. Keith was born June 23, 1962, in Grundy, Virginia to the late Franklin Delano and Beulah Elizabeth (Jackson) Layne. Together, Kelly and Keith raised a big, beautiful family including, Nicholas (Nicole) Layne, Andrew (Shelby) Rakes, Brandie Hahn, Kendyl (Ryan King) Hall, Ian (Amanda) Rakes, and Kiera (Jacob) Smith. Besides his wife, children and grandchildren, he is survived by two loving brothers, JR (Rita) Layne and Tim Layne and nieces and nephews. Visitation for Keith will take place Friday, July 31, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Krill Funeral Home, Bryan, Ohio.