Robert G. Layton

Robert G. Layton, 80, of Sheridan,passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Sheridan.

He was born on Sept. 12, 1941 in Sublime to Louie Layton and Evelyn (Willeford) Layton. 

On Sept. 6, 1963, he married Betty Brisco.

Robert worked as a welder for many years. He spent time in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962.

He was a member of Rock Island Full Gospel Church.

Robert enjoyed Louis L’Amour westerns, mowing his grass, woodworking and bluegrass music.

Robert is survived by his daughters, Sharon Marshall and husband, Chris of Smith Island, MD. and Susan Layton of Sheridan; son, Robert Layton and wife, Michelle of Hallettsville; sisters: Donna Linnemier and husband, Joe, and Cheryl Brisco; grandchildren: Shelli Laake, Bryan Layton, Thomas Layton, Michael Beyette, Reagan Marshall and Constance Marshall; great-grandchildren, Kendall Layton-Hilt, Robert Nolan Laake, Calli Renee Laake, Jase Ryan Laake, Kaydence Jane Laake, Patricia Beyette and James Beyette; great great-granddaughter, Ainsley Faith Hall.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie Layton and Evelyn Willeford Layton;  his wife, Betty Layton;  brothers, Farrell Layton and Weyland Layton (Royce);  sisters, Evelyn Brisco, Ina Kortz, Lois Crawford and Billie Dean Thomas.

Visitation began at 5 p.m. and continued until  7 p.m., Thursday, July 7 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus.

Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 8 at Rock Island Full Gospel Church in Rock Island. Calvin Harris officiated.  

Visitation at church will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Pallbearers were Bryan Layton, Thomas Layton, Robert Nolan Laake, Justice Silgero, Dequan Hall and Christopher Silgero.  

Honorary pallbearer was George Reilly.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, 2500 Fondren Rd., Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77063 or Rock Island Full Gospel Church, P.O. Box 232, Rock Island, Texas 77470.

Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome.com.

Henneke Funeral Home Columbus, was in charge of arrangements.