Class of 1956
1956 Maroon Spotlight
Bob Layton
Wrestling 53-56, F.F.A. 54-56.
1956 Graduation EditionPerry Daily Journal
Robert Layton, 18, has gone out for wrestling at PHS four years, earning two letters and placing second in the regional tournament here. He was born April 9, 1937, in Pawnee, the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Layton, 207 Elm street. The family moved to Perry four years ago. Previously he attended Morrison and Lela schools. Layton’s hobby is fishing and his favorite subject is typing. He plans to work and get married after graduation, and may attend Oklahoma A. & M. Tech school at Okmulgee.
Robert Clinton “Bob” Layton
April 9, 1937 – November 14, 2007
Robert “Bob” Clinton Layton passed from this life on November 14, 2007 at his residence at the age of 70 years.
Born in Pawnee, Oklahoma, on April 9, 1937, he was the son of Clinton and Ruby (Burnside) Layton. He grew up and attended school in Perry.
Mr. Layton was in the Untied States Army and the Oklahoma National Guard.
Bob was engaged in the upholstery business and owned and operated Bob’s Custom Upholstery for over 47 years.
His hobbies included fishing, fishing, fishing, and hunting.
The highlight of Bob’s life was his family and spending time with his friends at the Sooners Corner or at Sooner Lake fishing.
He is survived by two daughters: Vicki Veit and husband Larry of Morrison, OK, Jody Warren (Bobbi Jo) and husband Dennis of Pawnee, OK, two brothers: Harry Hughes of Perry, OK, Frank Hughes of Ripley, OK, sister: Mary Holsenbake of Perry, OK, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Niece: Phyllis Smith of Perry, OK. Nephew: Loyd Hughes of Perry, OK. He had a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters: Mercine Hughes and Margaret Graham.
Memorial services for Robert “Bob” Clinton Layton are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2007, at the Perry Funeral Home Chapel with Leslie Washnock officiating.