Wallace Layton

Wallace Laytonwas born in Hardin County, Tennessee on January 26, 1936 the son of the late G.W. and Lillie Plunk Layton.On August 16, 2001 he was united in marriage to Louise Katherine Hamm, who survives.Mr. Layton departed this life on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the age of 72 years, 11 months, 19 days.In addition to his wife, Mr. Layton is survived by 2 daughters, Darlene Bibb and husband Smiley of Locust Grove, Virginia and Deborah Svensson and husband Eric of Bowman, North Carolina; a sister, Ercie Ruth Coker of Chattanooga, Tennessee; a brother, Hugh Layton of Graysville, Tennessee; a stepson, James R. Hamm and wife Cathy of Adamsville, Tennessee; 2 grandchildren, Taylor Ball and Kendrick Svensson; a step-grandchild, Lisa Shelby and husband Jessie; 2 step-great-grandchildren, Kaden Shelby and Kristan Shelby; a wonderful sister-in-law, Margaret Patton and her husband Earnest Patton; a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.In addition to his parents, Mr. Layton was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Avis Plumley and Vernell Adams; 2 brothers, Milburn Layton and William Layton.