OGLETHORPE, GA - Eugene Layfield, 82, of Oglethorpe, GA, passed away Friday, January 09, 2015 at Magnolia Manor in Americus, GA. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Watson-Mathews Funeral Home in Montezuma, GA. Funeral services are scheduled for 3 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church in Ideal, GA with Rev. Randy Harris officiating. Burial will follow in Bertha Dozier Memorial Park in Montezuma, GA.
Mr. Layfield was born September 23, 1932 in Taylor County, Georgia to the late Monroe Layfield and Wafe Wisham Layfield. He was a member of Little Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, enjoyed fox hunting, fishing, and loved dogs. He was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Layfield.
Mr. Layfield is survived by his wife, Lois Layfield of Oglethorpe, GA, and four sons: David E. (Mary Louellen) Layfield of Oglethorpe, GA, William F. (Jane) Layfield of Atlanta, GA, Gregory K. (Paula) Layfield of Macon, GA, and Mark S. (Tina) Layfield of Macon, GA. He also leaves behind a sister, Edna Kelley of Columbus, GA, six grandchildren: Stephanie (Richard) Welling of Atlanta, GA, Matthew Layfield of Atlanta, GA, William (Nicole) Layfield of Asheville, NC, Bradley Layfield of Seattle, WA, Addison (Caitlin) Layfield of Savannah, GA, and Garrett Layfield of Macon, GA; and two great-grandchildren: Kaitlin and Brooks Welling of Atlanta, GA.
Friends may view and sign the online guestbook at www.watsonmathewsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Watson-Mathews Funeral Home, Montezuma, GA.