William Gerald "Jerry" Layton, 72, of Hallsburg,went home to his Lord and Savior with his sister, Debbie and brother-in-law, Ritchie by his side, Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Waco. Services will be 10 am Friday, May 16, at Waco Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Lester Adams officiating. Visitation will be 6 to 8 pm Thursday, May 15, at Bellmead Funeral Home. Jerry was born December 31, 1941 in Houston, Texas to K. O. and Alma (Cole) Layton. He was a grounds keeper at Baylor University for 25 years and had worked in food service at Hillcrest Hospital for 6 years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Linda Kokel. Survivors include his sisters, Deborah Garrett and husband, Ritchie of Hallsburg and Martha Hill and husband, Bill of Allen; brother-in-law, Roy E. Kokel Jr. of Allen; nieces, Kelli Roper, Robin Vestal, Rebecca Thibodaux, Vickie Hawkins, Terrie Resch and Karen Murphy; nephews, Adam Garrett and Ron Kokel; and several other great-nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Heart Association. The family would like to express a special thank you to Hillcrest Hospice and the ICU nurses at Hillcrest Hospital.