Raymond D Layton Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Raymond D Layton of Rockford, Illinois, who passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Raymond D Layton to pay them a last tribute.
In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire his loved ones, keeping Raymond's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While his presence may be gone, his impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Raymond E. Layton and Doris Wilson Layton; and his former wife Sharon Kay Beardsley Layton. He is survived by: his wife Linda Andrews Layton; his children, Darrel Ray (Sarah Running-Layton) of Port Orange, FL., Angela Layton-Merkel of Machesney Park, Carl D. Layton (Debbie Fioretto-Layton) of Loves Park and Christa Layton of Rockford, IL; his grandchildren, Gage Andrews Layton of Upper Sandusky, OH., Trystan Ray Layton of Smyrna, TN., Dillon Johnson (Alyssa Winchester) of Clayton, NC., Isabelle Rayelin Wooden of Loves Park and Jacob Allen Merkel of Machesney Park, IL.; and his great grandchild Heidi Star Layton of Upper Sandusky, OH..
