Birth date: May 4, 1919 Death date: Dec 29, 2011
Merlin Martin Layer, 92, a resident of Fayetteville since the 1930’s, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Fayetteville. He was born May 4, 1919 in Dallas City, Illinois, the son of William “Bill” Franklin and Mary Baker Layer. He Read Obituary
A sympathy card has been sent to the family of Merlin Martin Layer.
We are so sorry to hear about Merlin's passing. What wonderful memories we have of trips to Colorado with him and Una. We enjoyed a great friendship over many years. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Merlin was asst chief when i went to work at the fire dept in 1966. he was very helpful getting me started. Bought a car from Merlin also a boat. he was always very fair and a very good friend. so sorry for your loss. it is a loss for all of us ken
My sympathy to all of Merlin Layer's family. He was one of the first firemen I met outside my own department (Springdale) when I moved to Arkansas in 1964. I'll always remember him as a friend.
