Erie Emil Layton
1953-2018
Erie Emil Layton passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born in Enid, Oklahoma on July 1, 1953 to Emil and Zela Layton. He graduated from Enid High School in 1971 and began working at BNSF Railroad in 1978. He married Tammy Edwards on June 2, 1979 and they shared a marriage of 25 years. Erie is known to many for his orneriness and his giving heart. He never met a stranger. Erie was a loving dad to his five children, Erica Layton, Eron Chavez and husband Levi, Elisha Paulk and husband Jason, Edward Layton, Elivia Layton, and a lively grandpa to 11 grandchildren: Jeffery, Dakota, Jesse, Devynn, Dillon, Kayla, Alex, Andrew, Lillian, Jaxson, and Parker. He is also survived by three sisters, Wanda, Carilyn and Rita, two brothers, Larry and Rodney and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, a brother, Leo and two sisters, Opal and Sue. Erie’s viewing will be Wednesday August 22nd from 8am-8pm. Family will be greeting friends from 6pm-8pm. His services will be held August 23rd at 10:00am at Mathews Funeral Home in Edmond, OK.
I remember your dad so much. He was always friendly and had a big heart. He was a really hard person not to like. He loved his kids more than anything. I will be praying for comfort and peace for you guys. Love and hugs!!
I have fond memories of your dad, he was so much fun for our magic softball team. So sorry for your families loss!!! He was a family man for sure!❤️❤️
We send our deepest sympathy to our Layton cousin for your loss. We love you and are praying for you.
Love your Penrose, Colorado cousins.
Kathy Troutman
Sam Shade
Joanie Caspersen
Bob Tennant
Prayers and hugs to all family. Erie will surely be missed by many.
Sending my deepest sympathies and earnest prayer for you and your family as you grieve his loss. Much love
Elisha, family and all who loved him. There are hugs coming from heaven for you all. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Erica, our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. Love you
Couldn’t have written a better obituary for Erie. Ornery, generous, lively- those are all so fitting! I have nothing but good memories of him. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. Lots of prayers, love, and good vibes to your family.
Dad loved our craziness together. We have so many great memories. He would tell you, “Love ya Kid.”
I’m gonna miss him so much i loved him and he was a great grandpa I went down and seen him in July and he meet his great grandson Preston wish he could of meet the next one we are about to have
There is a hole in my heart where his childhood image was held. I know the hole will scab and grow over to be a different sort of spot for Erie, but his memory will always be there. I know you are hurting so now and we pray for you. He is in a better place and when you meet him there, he will hold out his arms, give you that smile, and it will feel as though you never parted. He has the same love for you as always.
With deepest sympathy. It was a joy to know you
Rita, So sorry for your loss. My prayers go up for all of you.
Sorry for your loss.He will be greatly missed.We love you all. Terry Layton. Uncle Gene Aunt Lois Travis and Traci
We all miss him at kickingbird apartments .
I love you papa and i never will stop