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Established 1948   James "Jim" Guy Layton, age 80, of Denison, Texas passed away on Friday, June 8, 2018 after his battle with cancer. James was born Friday, May 4, 1928 in Denison, Texas, son of James G. Layton, Sr. and Bertha Faye Ruth Layton. Jim married Mary Louise Aday on January 28, 1950. He served in the city government in Denison and Borger, Texas for almost 50 years. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, June 15, 2018 at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cindy Griffin and Horace Goff officiating. Pallbearers were Jeff Aday, Travis Aday, Brad Aday, Lynn Minor, Larry Minor, and Paden Minor. Burial followed at Cedarlawn Memorial Park in Sherman, Texas. James is survived by son, Steve Layton and wife, Karen, of Plano, Texas; son, David Layton and wife, Pam, of Borger, Texas; granddaughter, Kimberly Layton; step-grandchildren, Brad Robertson, Brittany Robertson, Shannon Robertson; step-great-grandchildren, Saige Young and Kealy Robertson. James was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Layton, of 63 years; and his parents. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations be made to Guardian Hospice.  The Herald Democrat November 10, 2013 Mary Louise Aday Layton, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 8, 2013. She spent her life dedicated in love to her husband and he to her and both were dedicated to their 2 sons. Mary was born December 12, 1931 in Whitesboro, daughter of Dean L. and Vera Aday. She graduated from Denison High School in 1949 and married the love of her life, James "Jim" Layton of Denison, Class of 1944, on January 28, 1950 at Trinity Methodist Church by Rev. W.O. Bucy. They resided in Denison where their 2 sons, Steve and David, were born. Mary was very proud of the fact that in her early marriage she had the opportunity to work as a nurse for Dr. R.G. Gerald for several years. In 1962 they moved to Borger where Jimmy accepted the position of City Tax Assessor and Collector for the city of Borger and during his career he held the position of Manager of Administration of Water and Data Processing Departments, Municipal Court Judge, Assistant City Manager, and ultimately appointed as City Manager, retiring in 1991. Mary began her career in Borger with First National Bank, retiring in 1991 as Head Teller. While in Borger, Mary and Jim enjoyed social activities at the Borger Country Club and the Borger Elks Lodge and she had fond memories of the wonderful dances and parties that she and Jim enjoyed as members of the Fantasia Dance Club. Especially enjoyed were weekends with friends, Chuck and Margaret Bogan in Red River, New Mexico. Upon both their retirements in 1991, they returned to Denison to be closer to family and again established themselves within the community among many friends. Mary loved to cook and found great joy in retirement sitting in her favorite chair, reading cookbooks and finding new cake recipes that she would cook and share with family and friends. She was an excellent cook and baker. She loved flowers and each spring and fall all of her flower beds would be full of beautiful and colorful flowers. She was a gracious lady to the end. She started each day with her makeup meticulously applied, her hair beautifully coifed, and always adorned to her appearance was evident even when she was busy in her kitchen. This past year when at times she was very ill she always made sure she presented herself as a true lady. Mary leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Jim; her 2 sons, Steve and fiance, Karen Robertson, of Dallas; David and wife, Pam, of Borger; her granddaughter, Kimberly of Tucson, Arizona; her loving and caring sister-in-law, ZoAnn Aday of Denison; her loving and caring, brother-in-law, Howard Minor, of Broken Bow, Oklahoma; and nephews, Jeff Aday, Travis Aday, Learry Dean Minor, Lynn Minor, John Aday, Terry Aday, and Mike Aday; and a host of friends. She is predeceased by her parents; brothers, Leroy Aday and Allen Aday; and sister, JoAnn Aday Minor. Funeral services were held Monday morning, November 11 at Bratcher Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Cedarlawn Memorial Park with Horace Goff officiating. Pallbearers were Jeff Aday, Travis Aday, Larry Dean Minor, Lynn Minow, Howard Minor, Paden Minor, Brian Powell, and Dean Thompson. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Guardian Home Hospice, The Denison Alumni Association or the charity of choice.  Cedarlawn Cemetery Susan Hawkins © 2024 If you find any of Grayson County TXGenWeb links inoperable, please send me a message. |