Raleigh, North Carolina
Leon E. Layton, 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, March 16, 2009. Leon was the consummate Daddy to his children and is remembered by family and friends for his quiet sense of humor, his willingness to help others, and his combination of strength and...
Read MoreDebbie, Doug, & Mike, I just learned of your father's death.My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your family's.
May God comfort you though this time of sadness.
Judy "Coley" Reibel
Tequesta Fl and Raleigh, NC
March 20, 2009
My dad(Bobby Godwin) n me both worked at pilot mills.Mr Leon was always a blessing, i built the chain in a weaving loom that designed the cloth and 1 day my chain all stretched out on floor, Mr leon ask" do u think its long enough". he was always a happy person even working. my dad always thought so highly of him. please know that my thoughts and prayers will be of you and your family during this time.God hears our whispers and holds our tears.
Barbara Godwin Lee
March 19, 2009 | Wilson Mills, NC
My daddy the late Bobby J. Godwin worked many years at Piolt Mills with Mr. Leon.I am sorry to hear of your loss.We as children heard many stories of your daddy from my daddy. Both were military men and both devoted family men.Please know that your family are and will continue to be in my prayers.
Brenda Godwin Sullivan
Pine Level N.C
Brenda Sullivan
March 18, 2009 | Pine Level, NC
Pam, I was so sorry to hear about your family's loss. Sounds like your father was a great Dad, and sounds like you've got lots of wonderful memories to see you through this difficult time. Just wanted to express my condolences.
An old friend, Louise Ellington Hill
March 18, 2009
From the loving description of him in the obituary, Mr. Layton sounds like he was a kind, fun, interesting, and generous family man. I'm thinking of you, Mike, and will call you soon.
Martha J. Montague
March 18, 2009 | Laurel, MD
Sorry to hear about your dad.Iam a friend of Mikes and just wanted to let him know that we are praying for him and the family. Mike and I had some memorable times at CP&L. God bless you.
Richard Raynor
March 18, 2009 | Smithfield, NC
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. I am Mike's girlfriend, and have always heard him speak of his father so many times. He sounded like a great man and Dad.
Bobbie Bailey and Family
Bobbie Bailey
March 18, 2009 | Raleigh, NC
I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. He must have been a great dad.
Carolyn Van Hoy O'Brien
March 17, 2009 | Raleigh, NC
Leon was a great friend and neighbor who always had time to lend a helping hand. The description of him as one of strength and gentleness perfectly captures his essence.
We will all miss Leon, and I for one am glad to have had the chance to know him.
Jason Forlines
March 17, 2009 | Raleigh, NC
