John Edward Layson

John Edward Layson  (August 6, 1947 – March 15, 2012)

John Edward Layson, Age 64 of Jay Florida went to Heaven on March 15, 2012. He was born August 6, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to John C. and Mary Layson. He served in the US Navy, was a member of Chumuckla Community Church and worked as a housing contractor in the Florida panhandle. He was a loving husband and friend and loved his animals. He was preceded in death by his parents and father -in-law William R Osban. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Layson, mother- in-law Eunice Osban, and his adopted step daughter Ann Gonzalaz. Funeral services will be held 10:00a.m. Wednesday March 21, 2012 at Chumuckla Community Church. Graveside services will follow at 1:15p.m. at Barrancas National Cemetery with military honors. Pallbearers are Larry Bates, Brian Nowling, Jerome Jenkins, David Penn, Tony Barberi, Brian Hitchcock, and Danny Robinson. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 20 , 2012 from 6-8p.m. at Jay Funeral Home. Flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Chumuckla Community Church Youth Fund. Jay Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.