James Edwin Layton
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James Edwin Layton, 85, of Ash, NC died September 28, 2019. Born in Boomer, WV on June 2, 1934, he was a son of the late Michael Layton and Flossie Angel Layton. He was a retired printer for the State of West Virginia and was a veteran of the US Air Force. He held a membership in the Nitro Masonic Lodge #170 AF&AM, the Scottish Rite, Valley of Charleston Consistory, and Beni Kedem Shrine. Surviving are his wife, Betty Clendenin Layton; sons, James L. Layton (Lisa) of Pittsburgh, PA, Jeff Layton of Parkersburg, WV, Rev Raymond E. Jordan (Vanessa) of Charleston, WV, Carl Jordan (Donna) of Seneca, SC, and David L. Underwood (Sheila) of Sissonville, WV; daughter, Molly Clendenin (Tim "Bird") of Ash, NC; sister, Mosscino Noel of CA; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Cooke Funeral Home, 2002 20th St., Nitro, WV 25143 with Rev. Raymond E. Jordan and Rev. Travis Ray Jordan officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 pm with the service staring at 1:00 pm. Burial with Masonic Graveside Rites will follow in Floral Hills Garden of Memories, Pocatalico, WV. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 3229 Burnet Ave #3018, Cincinnati, OH 45229. You may send on-line condolences to www.cookefuneralhome.com