Ross Weldon Layman passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024 in Sherman, Texas at the age 89. He was born on July 23, 1935, in Ely, Texas to Charlie and Mable (Blanton) Layman. He was the youngest of eight children. He lived his entire life in Grayson County area. Ross and Betty made their home in Whitewright for 65 years.
Ross met Betty in Bells, Texas on a dare. She was dating a friend of his and Ross said to him “I’ll bet you $5.00 she will go out with me!” And she did. In three months, Ross and Betty were married in her Grandpa Higgins home, both at the age 16. It was the best $5.00 Ross ever spent. Betty passed away on October 10, 2020, on December 22 2020 they would have been married 69 years.
Ross was a hard-working man who provided for his family through a variety of jobs, but he enjoyed a 40-year career with Carl’s Tasty Sausage. He delivered sausage to grocery stores for Carl’s Sausage but later became a top Salesman/Route Supervisor.
He served as a Deacon at First Baptist Church Whitewright and later Kentuckytown Baptist Church. They raised their family in the church. He was a determined man, who cherished his family, especially loving his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was satisfied and secure in his life and was happy to make his home with Betty and their children.
Ross was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Layman; parents. Charlie and Mable Layman; great granddaughter, Holly Ann Glover; brothers, J.B. Layman, Hoyt Layman, Grady Layman, Robert Layman, Tom Layman, sisters, Tola Climer and Edith Cole.
He is survived by his daughter, Janiece Lankford and husband Mike; son, Allen Layman and wife Janna; ; granddaughters; Jennifer Sinor and Jason McCartney of Whitewright, Texas, Michelle Glover and husband Marcus of Honey Grove, Texas, April Whitmire and husband Aaron of Sherman, Texas, Amy Patterson and husband Wes of Howe, Texas; grandsons, Jason Lankford and wife Priscella of Howe, Texas, Austin Layman and wife Savanna of Whitewright, Texas; great grandchildren, Morgan, Gracie, Nicholas, Lucas, Garren, Chelsea, Trevor, Dillon, Jenni, Katelin, Ross, Devon, Landon, Walker and Sawyer.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home 754 State Hwy 56 E. Bells, Texas 75414. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Mullican Little Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Whitewright. Pallbearers will be Jason Lankford, Austin Layman, Nicholas Glover, Lucas Sinor, Garren Lankford, Dillon Patterson and honorary pallbearers are Ross Whitmire, Devon Patterson Landon Layman, Walker Layman, Sawyer Layman.
Janiece and family, I’m sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish all the wonderful memories that you have.
Ross was a great man and an outstanding citizen of Whitewright. Our thoughts are with his family.
Prayers for great memories and comfort during this difficult time
I’m so sorry for the loss of Ross. I know he is rejoicing with his wife and family that has gone on before him.
The family is in my prayers
Your Dad and Mom were two of the sweetest people I have met. I would see them when I worked in Whitewright at the phone office and especially at Walker Pharmacy. We had lots of laughs with Betty Jarvis and Richard Walker.