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Layne Michael Smith

September 14, 2006 — May 31, 2026

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Layne Michael Smith, age 19, passed away on May 31, 2026. He was born on September 14, 2006 in Lakeland, FL. He worked as a Electrician for Electric Doctor LLC & Raybro CED. Layne is survived by his parents Glen & Leslie Derk Smith of Bartow, grandparents Richard & Barbara Derk of Lakeland & David & Becky Smith of Auburndale, uncle Adam Derk of Wellington, aunt Pati Gete of Wellington, cousins Sofia & David Derk of Wellington. Family will receive friends Friday, June 5, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow, FL. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm Friday, June 5, 2026 at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home. Burial will be held at Oak Hill Burial Park in Lakeland, FL. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

Friday, June 5, 2026

1:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Whidden-McLean Funeral Home

650 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830

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Funeral Service

Friday, June 5, 2026

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Whidden-McLean Funeral Home

650 East Main Street
Bartow, FL 33830

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

Burial

Friday, June 5, 2026

Starts at 4:30 pm (Eastern time)

*Standard text messaging rates apply.

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