Howard Edward Layton

Born Howard Edward Layton on July 18, 1951, he was the oldest of 5 children. He got married on August 29, 1973 and divorced on March 7, 2004. He has known loss in his life, but always remained humble and kind. He worked a few jobs until being forced to retire over health issues. He raised his kids and always loved them.

His passions included fishing and baseball and collecting John Wayne memorabilia. He went to heaven on January 26, 2023 and will be missed by all who loved him.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Josalyn Leslie Layton; mother, Sally Margaret Hollingsworth Layton; and brother, Phillip Ray Layton.

Survivors: Father, Emmet Howard Layton; sisters and brothers, David Keith Layton and family, Rebecca Lynn Layton Deese and family, Valerie Vera Layton Rowe and family; sons and daughters, Johnny Len Layton, Gage Edward Layton, Jackie Lynn Layton, Brandon Wesley Layton and Lauren Christie Layton; grandchildren, Andrea Renee Layton Williams, Jesse Lucas Wilson, Jennie Lynn Wilson, Victoria Lynn Layton, Emmet Wesley Layton, Lindsey Michelle Layton; great-grandchild, Aubrey Lynn Harvey/Wilson.