Murphy Layton Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Murphy Layton Jr. (Saginaw, Michigan), born in Plain Dealing, Louisiana, who passed away at the age of 87, on August 28, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Murphy Layton Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parent Willie Mae Layton, Sr. (Haskin); his daughter Dettrice Layton; his granddaughters, Mashondra and Maquetta Jones; his parent Murphy, Sr. Layton; and his siblings, Betty King, Charlie Mae Frankin, Arthur Lee Layton, Sr. and Menzie Layton.

He is survived by: his wife Geraldine Layton of Saginaw, MI; his children, Rick Layton (Barbara) of Shreveport, LA, Yvonne McDonalds of Grand Rapids, MI, Connie Howard of Shreveport, LA, Lenda Jones, Patricia, Tracey, Demetra Jones, Sharon Hicks of Belleville, MI and Earl Jones of Detroit, MI; his sister Mary Kincaid; his close friend Christine Layton; and his nephew Arthur Layton (Junior). He is also survived by uncles; two sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.