of Subiaco, AR
March 17, 1942 - April 5, 2013
John Jerome Layes, 71 of Subiaco, Arkansas passed away on April 5, 2013 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born on March 17, 1942 in Scranton, Arkansas to his parents John B. and Estelle (Beshoner) Layes. He was a retired Catalog Manager for Cloyes Gear Company in Paris and a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco and the Knights of Columbus Council 2387. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, farming and traveling.
John is preceded in death by his parents John and Estelle Layes and one sister-in-law Jeanie Layes.
John is survived by his wife of 50 years, Roselyn (Eckart) Layes of Subiaco, Arkansas; two sons, John J. Layes Jr. ''Jay'' of Farmington, Arkansas and Clint Alan Layes and wife Rebecca of Little Rock, Arkansas; two sisters, Teresa Roos and husband Bill of Caldwell, Idaho and Clarine Terwey and husband Jack of Prairie View, Arkansas; two brothers, Ronald L. Layes of Scranton, Arkansas and Charles Layes of Scranton, Arkansas and one grandson, Owen John Layes of Little Rock.
Rosary serivce will be held at 7:45 p.m., on Monday, April 8, 2013 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at St. Benedict Catholic Church in Subiaco officiated by Abbot Jerome Kodell O.S.B.. Burial will follow in St. Benedict Catholic Cemetery in Subiaco under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris. Online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
Pallbearers will be Steve Layes, Darian Layes, Craig Layes, Gary Kaelin, Jamie Ward and Jarrad Ward.
Honorary pallbearers will be PeeWee Schluterman, Pat Ward, Leonard Lensing, James Sprick, Jimmy Kremers, Charlie Lux and Frank Klein.
Memorial contributions may be made to Subiaco Abbey, 405 N. Subiaco Ave., Subiaco, AR 72865 or St. Scholastica Monastery, P.O. Box 3489, Fort Smith, AR 72913.
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29 Condolence(s)
Carolyn Schmitt
Thursday, April 11, 2013
John, just a note to say we truly didn't know your dad, but he seems to be a great man as manifested in the many graces we see you displaying in your life. He seemed to enjoy nature and life and his family. May you draw comfort from having had such a loving father in your life. Take comfort in the legacy that he left for you.
Diane Hathaway
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Clint and family, So sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Our prayes and thoughts are with you. Mark and Diane
Holly Childs
Monday, April 8, 2013
John, I'm so sorry for your loss. It is always hard to lose a parent, it doesn't matter what the circumstances are. Your dad knew you loved him, and he died surrounded by love. You can rest easy in knowing that you did everything you could for him during his illness. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Jim and Paula Hartz
Monday, April 8, 2013
John, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones. Stay Strong and know he is at peace now. May the Lord bless you and your family
Judy Fisher
Monday, April 8, 2013
Roselyn and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a great guy with a big heart. He will be greatly missed but never forgotten. I pray that God will give you strength and peace during this time of grief.
Carol Brantley
Monday, April 8, 2013
John and family,
We are very sorry for the loss of your father and wish you all God's peace. You'll continue to be in our prayers. Stay strong and keep the good times that you shared close at heart.
Carol and Wayne
Floy York
Monday, April 8, 2013
So sorry you are having a sad time. My sympathy to you and your family.
Margaret Taylor
Monday, April 8, 2013
You have my condolences.
JR Joyce Barnett
Monday, April 8, 2013
Our prayers are with all of the family,John was a very good man everyone loved John JR Joyce Barnett
Robin Hall Guadagnini
Monday, April 8, 2013
We are so sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Layes. Please know we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers..Robin & Robert Guadagnini
Bob Hall & Family
Monday, April 8, 2013
We are so sorry for your Loss. Please know we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Coleen Hall
Robin & Teddy
Bill Campbell
Monday, April 8, 2013
We are praying for your family in your time of loss.
betty
Monday, April 8, 2013
Clint and family, so sorry to hear about your father. my prayers are with you and your family.
carla price
Monday, April 8, 2013
Clint & family:
So sorry for the loss of Mr. John Layes! My prayers and sympathies are with all of you.
Gary Perdue
Monday, April 8, 2013
Clint,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joey & Debbie Pintado
Monday, April 8, 2013
John you will be missed by all. So sorry to all the Layes Family as you have all lost a great man. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time. May God bless you all.
Bill Pugh
Monday, April 8, 2013
My prayer and thoughts are with you. He will be missed and I will always remember how happy he was. He always asked me during the football season if Robert had killed me a deer yet for me to claim. He loved to job and carry on.
Mike Houlihan
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Dear Clint, Becky, Owen and the entire Layes Family,
We are very sorry to hear about the death of your beloved father and grandfather. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
The Houlihan Family
Hermina Bridges
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He will be missed by so many, to have known John you had to love him. He was always happy and full of life. He has no more pain and suffering to do. May God bless you all and wrap you in his arms to help you find comfort during this difficult time.
Clifford, Hermina, Courtney, Cory and Becca Bridges
Linda Nehus Wooten
Sunday, April 7, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a sweet man and always had a story to tell. I'm praying for you and the boys.
Brian Niec
Sunday, April 7, 2013
I just got word of John's passing and I'd like to extend my deepest condolences to his Family. I worked with John for almost 20 years at Cloyes Gear and developed a great relationship with him.
He was a great man and will be missed.
Sincerely,
Brian Niec
Paul and Melissa Frederick
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Roselyn, Jay and Clint,
You are in our prayers in this time of sorrow. I do not remember John without a smile on his face around Cloyes or around Subiaco. He will be missed.
Paul and Melissa Frederick
Yvonne Hickman Moffet
Saturday, April 6, 2013
I am just finding out that ur husband passed away I am so sorry sweetie for ur loss I am praying for u and all ur family and loved ones that God will ease the pain of ur loss. I am glad that I got to spend time with u n John while he was in the PHR he was a very nice and friendly man and I am sure he will be dearly missed. You know in ur heart that he is not suffering anymore that he is healed and with the Lord in Heaven. May God Bless u love Yvonne Moffet
Trevor Myers
Saturday, April 6, 2013
He was a friend and a fishing and hunting companion to three generations of our family. We will all miss him greatly.
Our sincerest condolences to all of the Layes family for your loss.
Eddie and Rhonda Eckart
Saturday, April 6, 2013
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that day". 2 Timothy 4:7,8. John came into our family when I (Eddie) was four years old.....I don't remember Roselyn without him. We will miss him!
Charles & Brenda Knoles
Saturday, April 6, 2013
What a brave fighter, and a wonderful man. Our prayers are with you during this hard time. God bless you with His peace & comfort.
Larry Beshoner
Saturday, April 6, 2013
We had some great times together. I am so glad we got to see him earlier. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. We will miss him very much.
John McNamara
Saturday, April 6, 2013
A good friend to all. He will be truly missed.
Roger Smith
Saturday, April 6, 2013
A jolly, fun and fun-loving guy whose outlook and humor will be sorely missed by all who knew him.