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Pedro C. "Pete" Layson

Pedro Layson Obituary

LAYSON Pedro C. "Pete" Layson, 65, passed away October 3, 2007. He was born in Manila, Philippines and had retired as a Chief Petty Officer from the U.S. Navy. He was currently employed with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office as a Corrections Officer. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Peter (Tiffany) Layson; daughter, Elda (Brad) McNew; step-daughters, Amanda Humphrey and Jennifer Keith; brothers, Pablo (Sarah) Layson and Antonio Layson; sister, Teresita Layson; grandchildren, Chloe, Brooklynn, Liam, Kayla, Vanessa, Alexis and Aliyah. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in the funeral home chapel. The viewing will be held beginning one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements under the direction of ETERNITY FUNERAL HOME, 4856 Oakdale Ave. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on Oct. 7, 2007.

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Fernando Soares

October 13, 2007

Fica com DEUS amigo, apesar de não conhecer vc , mais tive o prazer de conhecer o seu irmão.

A. E. JOHNSON

October 10, 2007

All i can say is that you will be missed.it was my pleasure to have known a man with such a sense of humor. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE AND GOD HAVE MERCY ON YOUR SOUL.

Alan Mescallado

October 9, 2007

From Alan & Gina, Tito Pedro we will miss you.

Joe Dunleavy

October 9, 2007

I hope you have Blue Skies And calm sea's from now on Chief Layson, from your Ship mate HT2 Dunleavy, USS Yosemite A.D.19

Judith and Jose Brocato

October 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

David Harvey

October 8, 2007

A real pleasure working with you shipmate,Fair winds and following seas.

EB & Ken Walker (Ret.Sgt's)

October 8, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Sgt. A.D. Flemming

October 8, 2007

My condolences go to the famly of Officer Layson. I was lucky to have had the pleasure of working with him. His JSO family will miss his infectious smile and harmonious personality. I know he is in heaven saying "Oh Gosh, Yes!" Rest in peace Officer Layson.

Ofc. A. Farmer

October 8, 2007

You will be greatly missed. I will always keep your memory in my heart. You were a great coworker. I know you are in a better place watching over "your blonde." Rest in peace.

S. Pridgeon

October 8, 2007

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Oscar Apuli

October 7, 2007

Sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. Our prayers and love from Chicago.

Horace Simon

October 7, 2007

Rest in peace, Shipmate. Fair winds and following seas.

Sr. Teresita Layson

October 7, 2007

October 7, 2007
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family of my dear brother, "Pete". The Salesian Sisters of the Philippine Province assure you of our prayers and Holy Masses offered for his eternal repose.
Sister Teresita C. Layson, FMA

Ofc. A.D. Cosby

October 7, 2007

Don't really know what to say...I just worked with you Saturday night and you were so upbeat and happy...making plans with your family...i'm still in shock that you are gone...but I know you are in a better place...Rest in Peace Ofc.Layson.

Ofc. C. Pitney

October 7, 2007

I had the pleasure of knowing Ofc. Layson as a coworker. He was a very kind person. Rest in Peace

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