Layton Gerald Smith Jr. Obituary
The passing of Layton Gerald Smith Jr. of Lorena, Texas occurred on June 23, 2026. Layton, born on May 11, 1952, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Layton Gerald Smith, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Erlanson Smith; his sister Cindy Barnes; and his pets, Goldie, Sparky, Baron, Minnie, Maggie, Pancho, Tiny, Jed, Josie, Zena, Dixie and Abby.
He is survived by: his wife Bettie Gray Nyander of Waco; his children, Brett Smith (Colleen), Angela Gillmeister (Kyle), Kelly Smith (Renee) and Chastity Nyander (Brady McPeak); his grandchildren, Noah, Asher, Luke Smith, Cord Gillmeister, Rachel Rodgers, Jason, Aubree, Sarah Smith, Koby, Alanah Eddleman and Caleb Nyander; his great grandchildren, Brylie, Camden and Kye Rodgers; his cousins, Lance, Bonnie and Logan Erlanson; and his pet Buck.
