Edgar Dee Layman

Edgar was born in Hereford, Texas to Dalton L. And Oneda ( Burns ) Layman. Tex attended Levelland High School in Texas. He joined the Air Force in 1958 and was stationed at Bucks Harbor Station in Maine. He met his life-long wife, Charlotte Kelley, a waitress in Helen's Restaurant in Machias. They made a life together in Amston, CT in 1966, with their three children. He worked at Colt Firearms in Hartford, Two Guys in New London and retired from EB in Groton. Through these work places, he met some of the dearest friends of his life as well as over 40 years in Amston. He loved sports and participated in his childrens softball and baseball as an umpire and coach. He was an active Boy Scout leader for many years. He founded the mens slow pitch softball team, The Amston Lakers" Tex was a member of the Moose Lodge in Marlborough and loved playing setback with friends. He belonged to the American legion in Hebron until his death. Tex's main love was the Husky Girls. No matter where he was, he wasn't missing a game. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers William and Laurence, sister Clara, wife Charlotte, and son Donald. He is survived by his Sister Doneita ( Dennis ) Russell of OK, Daughters Deborah Gothreau ( ME ) and Kathleen ( Keith ) Fields (OH), and three grandchildren. There are no services planned at this time. Tex will be interred in Jacksonville Cemetery in Maine, beside Charlotte.