Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel.
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Clyde William Layel
Springfield- Clyde "Papa" Layel went to be with the Lord July 30, 2015 after a prolonged illness. He was born in Gastonia, NC on June 10, 1936.
He diligently served over 21 years in the United States Air Force. He was an active member of the Gideons and enjoyed handing out Bibles. He passionately served with the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief team, and went willingly whenever he was called including helping after 9/11 in NYC.
He loved serving the Lord through many mission projects as an active member of the First Baptist Church of Springfield, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Superintendant for many years. His many hobbies included camping, hunting, fishing & bowling. He loved spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Coy & Tennesee Layel; brothers, Carl & C.L. Layel; and his sister, Evelyn Layel Noll.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Betty Layel; children, Teresa "Terry" Parker, Tim Layel (Margaret), and Tonia Layel; six grandchildren, Luke Parker (Jennifer), Nicki Sullivan (Sam), Zack Tillery, Victoria Tillery, Julia Tillery, and Will Layel; and one great-granddaughter, Abigail Sullivan.
His favorite scripture was Isaiah 6:8.
Visitation: 10 – 11 am Saturday, August 1, 2015 in the funeral home.
Memorial Service: 11 am Saturday, August 1, 2015 in the funeral home chapel.
Remembrances: The Gideons International, PO Box 618, Rincon, GA 31326.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons
Funeral Home
Effingham Chapel
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