Mr. Huston Joseph “Joe” Layman, age 95, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Layman was born in Durrant, Oklahoma on January 27, 1917, son of the late Thomas Milton Layman and Florence Jolly Layman.  He was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church, the VFW, and was a veteran of WWII, having served in the United States Army, and prior to retirement, was employed with Reigel Textile for 33 years.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Layman was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christy Lynn Thackerson.

Mr. Layman is survived by a son, Thomas J. Layman; daughter, Betty Lou Brown; and two grandchildren, Beth Thacker and Beckey Patterson.

Graveside and Interment Services will be held Friday, November 30, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Pastor Edward Skoretz officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Mitchell Blackmon, II, Dylan Connelly Hatcher, Michael Putnam and Michael Raines.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Employees and Staff of Oak View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Layman will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 until 8 P.M.

Mason Funeral Home has charge of the arrangements.  For guestbook, please go online to www.masonfuneralhome.com.