LAYTON, EDWARD CARL 70, of Parkland, Florida died on Wednesday February 25, 2015 at his residence in Parkland surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Patricia Ann; Son Brett E. (Michelle) Layton; Daughter Christina M. (Robin) Beach; Granddaughters Brittany and Lauren Booth; Brothers Lewis H. (Carol Ann) Layton and Paul (Joyce) Layton; Sisters Carol Jean (Joe) Farago and Nancy (Bill) Sims along with many loving nieces and nephews. Ed will always be remembered as a man who put his family first. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend to many. Ed was a man of many words, with a Cheshire smile and bear hugs. He will be greatly missed!Friends may gather on Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 1 to 3 PM and 6 to 8 PM at the KRAEER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION CENTER, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs, Florida. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 AM., Monday, March 2, 2015 at Mary Help of Christian Catholic Church, Parkland, Florida. In lieu of flowers family requests contributions be made to woundedwarriorsproject.org in his loving memory. Internment will be at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA at a later date.