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Albert Layfield Obituary

MOORESVILLE, N.C. - Albert Richard Layfield, 86, of Mooresville, passed away on Thursday (April 14, 2016) at his residence.
He was born on March 9, 1930, in Bradford, Pa., to the late James Franklin and Ruth Bardo Layfield.
Mr. Layfield was a U.S. Navy veteran serving as a Chief Petty Officer. He received the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Chief Petty Officer Layfield was a member of the United States Navy Fleet Reserve.
He was a past member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Bradford.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters and three brothers.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Anderson Layfield; daughter, Jennifer L. (David) Colley; and grandchildren, Rebecca Colley and Sean Colley.
No services will be held at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Special Operations Warrior Foundation, P.O. Box 89367, Tampa FL 33689 (www.specialops.org).
Cavin-Cook Funeral Home, Mooresville, is serving the Layfield family. Condolences may be made to the family at www.cavin-cook.com.

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Published by The Bradford Era from Apr. 16 to Apr. 23, 2016.

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Bob Kellam

April 18, 2016

I worked with Al in the Automotive Laboratory at the Kendall Research in Bradford, PA for many years. AL was a good man and a pleasure to work with, I am sorry to hear of his passing. As an ex sailor myself, AL and I had a few sea stories we shared, I enjoyed the Chiefs company and will miss him.

April 17, 2016

Dear Aunt Faye, so sorry to hear about Uncle Albert he will be missed. But truly glad you where down with Jennfer and you grand babies. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Always Debi

Patricia Enyedy

April 16, 2016

Sincere sympathy to your family. Our thoughts are with you Faye what a wonderful man he was. All of us in Wilcox are with you in spirit. Love, Patti, Cora, Kim

April 16, 2016

FAYE TRING TO CALL BUT CANT FIND NUMBER OR ADDRESS SHIRLEY 814 362 4926

Tony Colley

April 16, 2016

Glad you got to spend a few years in the sunny south Chief. My prayers go out to you and family. You will be missed by this old jar head till we meet again.

Anthony Colley

April 16, 2016

Chief layfield you will be missed and not forgotten. Am glad you got to spend your last years with your daughter in north Carolina. My prayers to you and your family.

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