Layne L. Howell, age 50 of North Platte, died May 22, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Omaha. He was born September 5, 1962 to Riley and Florence (Hoffman) Howell at Cameron, MO. Layne graduated from Wiggins High School in Wiggins, CO. He served in the United States Air Force and farmed with his family in Colorado, Missouri, and Nebraska. On September 14, 1996, he was united in marriage to Dana R. Booth in North Platte. Layne was employed as a technician at Westinghouse Air Brake. He enjoyed golfing, pool league, card playing and potting plants and flowers. He is survived by his wife, Dana of North Platte; his son, Jason (Donna) Howell of Ft. Morgan, CO; a grandson, Gabriel; his father, Riley (Viona) Howell of Cameron, MO; a sister, Dawn Worthy; a brother, Erroll Howell; and his mother-in-law, Willa (Lowell) Fenster of North Platte. Layne was preceded in death by his mother; a sister, Rita and a brother, Keith. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorial services will be 1:30 pm Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Cremation was chosen. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.