T. Dennis Layton

Birth date: May 1, 1941 Death date: Aug 28, 2020

T. Dennis Layton, 79, of Decatur, passed away peacefully Friday, August 28, 2020, at Villa Clara Nursing Facility. Dennis was born May 1, 1941, in Shelbyville, IL to James Alvin and Harriet Emma (Bodell) Layton. He married Mary K Read Obituary

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Sister Joan Schullian, Osf,

265w ago

Dennis was a faithful, thoughtful, outgoing man. I knew Dennis in his later years. I saw him make visits to the chapel at Our Lady of Lourdes esp. after his wife died. He often came into the church office for various reasons and would visit with the secretaries or any of us who were there. i enjoyed seeing him also at McKinley Nursing home as he moved around in his wheelchair, always friendly and acknowledging others. I'm sure he is enjoying his new life with God, his wife and his family members who have gone before him. I will continue to pray for him and his family.
Sister JoAn Schullian, OSF, Pastoral Associate, Our Lady of Lourdes

Tom Tipton

265w ago

I am blessed to have had Denny Layton as a first cousin. I wish I had gotten to know him better, but I moved to the Chicago area. He certainly left quite an impression on me while I was growing up. Even though we are first cousins, he was a generation ahead of me. And so he bridged the gap between my parent’s generation, who were larger than life to me as a child, and my generation. Denny helped answer for me the common childhood question, What will it be like when I grow up? He was an excellent role model. He was always kind and respectful to me, despite my being the annoying younger cousin at family reunions. Months would go by without seeing him, but at the next occasion, he’d seem to pick up right where we left off. He made a point of really getting to know his cousins. He had the Layton gift of being socially outgoing, with a quick smile and quicker wit. But Denny was also soft spoken. He was his father’s son. I guess I now understand why it was that when I moved to Chicago to go to college and start my life as an adult, the first article of clothing I purchased for myself was a driver’s cap, just like cousin Denny used to wear.

The Tipton family in Winfield will keep Denny, his family, and all the Laytons in our prayers.

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265w ago

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Linda Pardue

265w ago

Howard and I send our most heartfelt condolences to the Layton family. Dennis was a great father in law to our daughter, Lori, and she loved him very much. We didn't get to spend much time with him since we live on the West coast. Our thoughts and prayers are with Steve, Lori. Denise, Marty, Matthew, Michael and the rest of the Layton family. We are so sorry for your loss.

Howard & Linda Pardue

Joni Kelty

265w ago

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My deepest condolences to Chrissy Layton and family. Dennis was a pleasant man to know. He was my card buddy, I enjoyed sending him various cards. His forever smile will be missed. RIP Dennis

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Kassie Landry

265w ago

We loved having Denny stop by for coffee and a quick read of the newspaper here at Homewood Suites. He never stayed long, but he always brought a smile to all who chatted with him.

Kassie Landry & Staff
Homewood Suites

George Clark

265w ago

Dennis Layton Family

I worked with Dennis at the railroad for many years. Dennis was a joy to work with and always had a smile. He was well respected and known by all as a good man.
He will be remember by many.
My thoughts, prayers, and sympathy to all of you.

George Clark
The Villages, Flordia

Monica Querrey

265w ago

Denise and Steve -
When I think of your dad I see him with a radio to his ear listening to the Cardinal game or mowing the grass on Greenridge Dr.
May your memories keep him close to your hearts.
Sympathy and prayers to you and your families.
Monica (Mudd) & Chuck Querrey

Dawn Followell

265w ago

Dennis worked for us at Cancer Care. He always had a smile and kind word. Will miss him.

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