Stephen Layton, 81, of St. Petersburg passed away September 28, 2016, at the Suncoast Hospice Mid-Pinellas Care Center.
Steve was born in Brooklyn, New York, and relocated to the
local area in 1958. He graduated from St. Petersburg College and University of South Florida. He worked as an accountant for the Florida Bureau of Blind Services, served his country with the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, and the Florida National Guard. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 273 as well as the Gulfport Senior Citizen Harmonia Club.
Steve’s survivors include his son, Michael Layton, and daughter-in-law, Lori Layton, of Treasure Island; his daughter, Michelle Layton, of Roswell, GA; and his three grandchildren: Chase Layton of Seminole and Allan and Lorel Layton Pickett of Roswell, GA.
A graveside service will be held Monday, October 10, 2016 at 10:30 AM at Bay Pines National Cemetery. Military rites will be rendered.
He seemed to always be talking to us about his family. They had to be as loving to him as he was for them !
This wonderful man was our neighbor, friend & we enjoyed many services at 1st Unity Church together. He had a delicate personality caring for others & always tried doing the right thing in life. An American who was very proud to have served his country ! A true veteran who I’m sure God greeted by saying…” well done soldier, welcome home “.
We miss seeing you Steve… but… you moved on & left behind fond memories that will never be forgotten.
love ya… until that time… Rich & Sonia
We met Steve at the Temple of Love and Healing many years ago. He played his harmonica, and sang in the Christmas programs and the church services. He was in a vocal class at SPJC where he and Kay “performed” the duet, “I Remember It Well” from Gigi. Steve was fun and it was always good to run into him at Paisano’s or wherever. We haven’t seen him in several years and we’re sorry to hear that he has passed. He is in our thoughts and we ask God’s blessings for him.
Ed and Kay
I love you, Dad! I miss you so much.
Dad you were always there for us no matter what.
I will miss you every day and pray to you every night.
I am so proud to have had you as my Dad.
I only wish I could have the compassion, love for everyone and spirituality you possessed.
It was a true honor to be your son and call you Dad.
I hope you are finally at peace and with the family.
I’ll cherish your memory forever Dad and be with you again one day.
I love you!!
Mike
Condolences and many blessings to your family.
It is Michelle, Dad. I am thinking about you tonight, Dad. I really miss you and I can hear your voice. Give me a sign, dad. Reach out to me and let me know all is well. You are with me always. I love you.
Dad.
Dad. None of my messages are getting through tonight. :-(
Dad. Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. The first. Since …
Grief is like living two lives.
One is where you
pretend everything is all right,
and the other is where your heart silently screams in pain.
I have a blueberry cake you would have loved. I will save you an enormous slice. Love you, Dad.