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James Patrick Layton, Jr.

December 15 , 1945 - December 27 , 2021
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James Patrick Layton, Jr.

December 15 , 1945 - December 27 , 2021
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Tuesday, January 04, 20222:00-8:00 PMMichigan Memorial Funeral Home

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Wednesday, January 05, 202211:00 AMMichigan Memorial Funeral Home Chapel

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Obituary

LAYTON JR., James P., age 76, of Detroit, December 27, 2021. Beloved husband of Linda Layton. Loving father of Bryan (Cheryl) Layton, Patricia (Robert) Cross and Jamie (Mandy) Layton. Dear grandfather of Melissa (Marc), Rita, Jessica (Joseph), Bryan (Megan), Megan (Ryon), Michelle (Josh), Hayley, Joseph, Jamie and Rachel. Dearest great grandfather of Anna, James, Liam, Parker, Charlotte, Abel, Ellisyn, Myah, Norah, Aria, Owen and Allison. He is also survived by his siblings Brenda Dennis, Therisa (Ronald) McCoy, Lisa (Joe) Chapman, Gary (Martha) Nelson, Darrell Layton and Sherry Layton. He was preceded in death by his great grandson Atlas, dad James Layton Sr., mom Virgina Nelson, brother Robert Nelson and his brother Billy Nelson. His cremation will take place at “The Witness Crematory” located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home.

Condolences

  • Dad- You've been gone now for over 3 months and it still hurts my heart beyond words. I think of you all the time and miss you immeasurably. I love you and will see you again someday. Bryan
  • My love and prayers are with you all today. I am so sorry I couldn't be there. James was such a good hearted person. I can still hear his voice. We had some good times together. R.I.P James, You will truly be missed by us all. <3 Dolores Hepner
  • So sorry for your loss, James was a great man. Sending my thoughts and prayers Debbie
  • Dad, I love you more than words could ever describe. You taught everyone you met a little something and you are leaving behind a legacy that is unforgettable. I am so honored to have you for my Dad and be your one and only daughter. I am proud of the Man you are. Your smiling eyes and your laugh have lit up every room you've been in. You never know a stranger long because you quickly welcome all with your friendly and generous heart. The comfort you gave me throughout my life will always be cherished and I couldn't even begin to measure the things you taught me. You and Mom are the greatest example of love I have ever known. I can never thank you enough for the lessons and love you blessed me with. I feel exactly like the song " Daddy's Hands " about you. Your Hands really do say it all and show love, kindness, and are the strongest most gentle hands a daughter could ever ask for. I already miss you so much. Until I see you again, I will make you proud and will always have you in my heart. I love you Dad. Love, Patty Patty
  • Grandpa, I will forever miss your love, jokes, kindness and more... I am truly blessed that James and Myah had gotten the chance to know you and love you just as much as I do. I am also blessed you got to meet my husband and be apart of my day. Thank you for coming to every Party, Band Concert, Dinner you name it that I invited you to. You stepped up when no one else would at times. you will forever be my hero. I love you and will forever love you! Sleep well, you earned it! -Megan Ryon, James & Myah. Megan Layton- Ayers
  • Dad you will be always missed. If it takes a thousand life times I will see you again. Talk to you later. Love you Pops!!!! Jamie
  • James I've always looked up to you, now I always will... you're missed .... James McMahon
  • Linda and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. James was such a wonderful man and he, along with you Linda , hold such beautiful memories of you both in my childhood. Love to you all. Lynny Hambleton
  • GRANDPA I will carry you in my heart always! Melissa Pressley

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