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James Layng

1958 - 08/30/2025

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1958

DIED

08/30/2025

James Layng Obituary

Layng, James

May 7, 1958 - August 30, 2025

James Craig Layng, 67, of Rapid City, S.D. died on Aug. 30, 2025. He was born in Helena, Mont., on May 7, 1958. His Celebration of Life will be at Cross Roads Wesleyan Church on Sat. Oct. 25, 2025 at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Pine Lawn Memorial Park.
Published by SWVA Today on Oct. 18, 2025.

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Oct

25

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Cross Roads Wesleyan Church

1823 Sheridan Lake Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702

Oct

25

Interment

12:00 p.m.

Pine Lawn Memorial Park

4301 Tower Rd, Rapid City, SD 57701

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