E. Wendell Layton, 78, died Nov. 12, 2017. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017, at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens Chapel with the Rev. J.C. Kimmer and Malcolm Bunch officiating. Friends may join the family for a time of visitation from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Parr Funeral Home & Crematory. Memorial donations may be made to Southside Baptist Church Building Fund. Condolences may be registered online at www.parrfuneralhome.com.