1954
2017
Mark Jonathan Layton, 62, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, passed away June 11, 2017. He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 5, 1954 to Robert Evans Layton and Eileen Ruth Layton. He started out working in the shipping industry and later accomplished his goal of becoming a registered nurse. He worked at Sentara General Hospital for eight years on the oncology floor.
Mark had a passion for sailing and the ocean, but most importantly, his biggest passion was his family. Mark was married to Canelia white and separated after thirty-seven years. They raised two sons together. Mark could walk into any room and put a smile on everyone's face. He had a laugh that was contagious and a warm caring heart that was felt by so many. He was truly one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Evans Layton and mother, Eileen Ruth Layton.
He is survived by his two sons, Jonathan and Bryan; two daughter-in-laws, Jaime and Brooklyn and granddaughter, Baylee; brothers, David, Phillip and Brent; sister-in-law Claudia; nephews, Alex, Hunter, Evan and Alan; nieces, Michelle and Kara and grandnieces Clair and Abby.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Forest Park East Funeral Home 21620 Gulf Freeway, Webster, Texas 77598.
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December 15, 2017
Bryn Scola
Mark, I'm so sorry I was not there. I actually just found out. You touched so many lives including mine. I will miss you my friend. Thoroughly enjoyed our talks. Until we meet again. In Peace.
July 1, 2017
Debbie Nelson
Mark, I don't know if I was part of your family, but you were part of mine. You treated your fellow nurses like beloved little siblings. You are good, kind, caring personified. You touched a lot of lives and made them/us better.
June 26, 2017
Alex Layton
A great celebration of life on Saturday, Mark will be missed so much. I'm thankful to have called him an uncle and friend. My thoughts are with Jonathan & Bryan as this is really starting to hit me I know Gram & Grandad have welcomed him into heaven and I know we will see each other again.
June 25, 2017
I can't believe I won't see Mark again, but he will always be with us as we ride the Blue Ridge Mountain Parkway or go into Asheville or at Thanksgiving when he would come home to visit. Miss you already Mark!
June 25, 2017
David Layton
Life will not be the same without his Thanksgiving visits and frequent phone conversations. He was and is a great brother
June 24, 2017
Leah & I are unable to be there today but are very much there in mind and spirit. As everyone has said Mark was always ready to make us all smilewe all shall miss that and much more of Mark.may he Rest in Peace.
Sail on brother !
Russ & Leah Mullins - Galveston
June 24, 2017
PHILLIP LAYTON
Mark, is a great brother that really enjoyed life. We always had a great time meeting up in Lake Lure N.C. to ride Harley's on the Blue Ridge parkway and boat on the lake. Will miss you coming back home for the Thanksgiving holidays, it was a great time for all the family to get together.
June 23, 2017
Karol Deem
Just recently I started thinking about Mark Layton and looked him up on Facebook about a week ago. Now shocked to read of his passing. He was my friend 45 years ago. We had a very good time together. God must have been saying something is wrong. RIP
Karol Golias Deem (Galveston, TX)
June 22, 2017
Eileen Ibanez
Thank you Mark for being my friend. Life let us cross path and I'm so grateful for that and you. I'll never forget your wit and our ice cream jokes. I hope you fly high above us and always keep shining down on those you love! ❤❤
June 22, 2017
Colleen Ignacio
Mark was an amazing human being. I am grateful for his mentoring and his bright shining smile during report! He will be missed. Heaven gained an angel.
June 22, 2017
Brent Layton
Mark is a brother,who showed love & kindness to everyone he met.
Friends from Galveston to Virginia Beach will remember his warm smile,and caring nature. He will be missed,but forever present in our minds !
June 22, 2017
Chad Castille
Mark, you will be missed. I always remember hanging out with Bryan and Jon and you being accepting of everyone of their friends. Speaks a lot of your character and personality. Rest in Heaven!
June 22, 2017
Tommy Baird
This is a loss that really hurts. He was such a close friend-the memories I have are many. I will always remember his spirit and sense of humor, as well as his kindness. He will be missed so very much.
Tommy Baird
June 21, 2017
Evan Layton
I never saw him angry or upset. Just with a big smile and a constant state of happiness. I'll miss you Uncle Mark!
June 21, 2017
Jonathan Layton
Not only way he the greatest Dad, he was also my best friend. Love you! Your son
June 21, 2017
Hank Eisenhour
I never saw anything but a smile on Mark's face; he was always positive and fun. I count him a dear friend; his loss hurts.
June 21, 2017
Denny Norris
My BEST FRIEND, my Mentor, my Soul Brother .....
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