of Rogers, AR

September 6, 1942 - October 12, 2024

Paul Andrew Layton, 82, of Rogers, Arkansas passed away on October 12, 2024, at Hampton Place Healthcare in Rogers, Arkansas. He was born September 6, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Herbert and Mamie Layton.

As a long-time resident of Harrison, Arkansas, Paul worked as a Master Electrician, Master Plumber and HVAC Specialist. Paul educated many students in the trades at North Arkansas College. He retired from the engineering department at North Arkansas Medical Center in 2006. As a member of First Baptist Church, Eagle Heights Baptist Church and Lakeview Baptist Church, Paul served on the Arkansas Disaster Relief Team. In addition, he helped with building projects in Guatemala and Mexico City and served the Lord and communities in countless other ways. He was a devoted husband, father, Papa, brother and friend to many.

Mr. Layton was preceded in death by his beloved wife of almost 55 years, Hazel Layton; four brothers, Jerry, Edward, Thomas and John and six sisters, Louise, Betty, Mildred, Dorothy, Jacqueline and Patsy.

He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly McCurdy and husband, Charles of Rogers, Arkansas and Katrina Spence and husband, Christopher of Cave Springs, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Peyton and Kenna McCurdy and Daxton and Layton Spence; one brother, Herbert Ray Layton of Easton, Massachusetts and one sister, Nell Layton of Nashville, Tennessee; as well as many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.


A graveside service was held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Maple Leaf Cemetery in Harrison with Rob Willis officiating.


Memorials may be made in Paul's honor to Gideons International or Lakeview Baptist Church of Cave Springs, Arkansas to continue spreading the gospel to the nations.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 North Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com