Philip R. Layfield, Sr.

Philip R. Layfield, Sr., 81 of Indianapolis, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016 at The Gathering Together in Plainfield. Born November 25, 1935 in Ironton, Ohio Philip was the son of the late George and Naomi (Wagner) Layfield. On December 6, 2007 he was united in marriage to his lovely wife, Newellette Sue (Forrester) Layfield and she survives.

Philip worked in route sales for Wonder Bread for many years and later worked as a truck driver for several years; he retired in 2008. He was a member of Eternal Life Baptist Church in Mooresville.

Philip was also preceded in death by son, Nathan S. Layfield.

Other survivors include his two sons, Philip Layfield, Jr. of Indianapolis, Michael (Dawn) Layfield of Indianapolis; daughter, Susan (Tom) Akard of Indianapolis; step children, Terry Long, Larry (Opal) Bell of Indianapolis, Kimberly Clayton of Indianapolis, Vernissa Carver of Greenwood, Amber Long of Florida and Tanya Long of Indianapolis; one grandson, four granddaughters, four great grandsons, three great granddaughters and many step grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Philip R. Layfield from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. The memorial service will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may sign the online guest registry and leave personal message for the family.