Sherlon Cale Layton, 92, of Edenton, NC entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on June 23, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Spivey Layton in 2018. Sherlon was the last remaining sibling of John Thomas Layton and Bertha Harrell Layton. He grew up in and loved being a part of a large family of 7 brothers, Elbert, Linwood, Gilbert, Melvin, John Thomas Jr., Raymond, and Fred and 5 sisters Edna Mae, Gladys, Emma, Ima Jean and Carolyn. Family reunions were always special times for him, a tradition that still endures today.

Sherlon was first and foremost a Christian man and to those who knew him, a lifelong Democrat. He practiced his faith by serving as deacon, choir member, RA leader, and other Sunday School positions at Rocky Hock Baptist Church; a church where his grandfather helped construct the original building. By profession, he was a farmer. He took immense pride in growing all crops, but especially peanuts, watermelons and cantaloupes. He believed and practiced that a good grade and quality will sell itself. He cherished the relationships he developed with his customer base through the years. He employed and impacted numerous young men during summers on the farm, many of whom would return to visit years later. Early in his career, in addition to farming, Sherlon was substitute rural mail carrier, Chowan County Tax Supervisor, and Field Tech with ASCS or Farm Service Agency as it is currently known.

In recent years, Sherlon was a resident of Landings of the Albemarle independent living facility in Hertford, where he met and enjoyed the friendship of many of the residents who got the opportunity to listen to his many stories.

Surviving are his daughter, Charlotte Ann Layton of Front Royal, VA; son, Johnny McCoy Layton (Lynne) of Edenton; granddaughter Emily Layton Nobles (John) of Morehead City, NC; grandson, John Thomas Layton (Liza) of Edenton; and his great grandchildren, John Everett Nobles, IV, Nora Bond Nobles, and Henry McCoy (Hank) Layton.

The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 27th, at Rocky Hock Baptist Church at 3pm officiated by senior pastor, Trey Rogers. There will be a reception immediately following the service to visit with the family. Friends and family are welcome to visit in the days ahead at the home of his son, Johnny, 546 Rocky Hock Creek Rd.

Flowers are welcome, or contributions in Sherlon’s memory may be made to Perquimans County Emergency Services PO Box 563, Hertford, NC 27944 or Chowan County EMS, 208 W Hicks St., Edenton, NC 27932 or Rocky Hock Baptist Church 113 Rocky Hock Church Rd., Edenton, NC 27932.

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC is assisting the Layton family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com