Edgar "Ed" J. Layson, 101, of Mechanicsburg, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Holy Spirit Hospital, Camp Hill.

Born on September 26, 1913, in Camp Hill, he was the son of the late John and Emma (Sutton) Layson and was the widower of Betty J. (Brickman) Layson.

Ed attended Camp Hill High School and was a veteran of the US Army, serving during World War II. He held the position of manager when he retired from the former Bell Telephone company. He was a member of the Camp Hill Church of God, Bell Telephone Pioneers, and Masonic Lodge No. 781, Lowther Manor, Camp Hill. Ed loved to travel with his beloved wife, Betty, and also enjoyed playing golf well into his 80's. His gregarious personality endeared him to many, especially the Friday lunch "gang" at Fire Mountain.

He is survived by four nieces: Arlene Allison, Madeline Kase, Mary Jo Keffer, and Nancy Potteiger and two nephews: Keith Dittenhafer and Lester Layson.

In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale and Kenneth Layson, a sister, Wilma Dittenhafer, and one nephew, Kenneth Layson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 13, 2014 in the Myers-Harner Funeral Home, 1903 Market St., Camp Hill, with Pastor Bob Malick officiating. A viewing will be held in the funeral home on Thursday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. Burial will be held following the service in Rolling Green Cemetery, Camp Hill. www.myers-harner.com.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Camp Hill Church of God, 123 N. 21 St., Camp Hill, PA 17011