Ronald W. Layton, 87, of Hopkins, MI passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Born May 1, 1933 in Hopkins, he was the son of the late Alford and Katherine Layton. On June 11, 1955 Mr. Layton married the late Julia Anne Miller. They shared sixty-three happy years together prior to Julia's passing in 2018. Mr. Layton was raised on the family farm and was a lifelong dairy farmer. He played football in high school and still loved keeping up with the Hopkins High School Vikings football team as well as watching the Detroit Lions. Mr. Layton liked to stay active by going turkey hunting and playing golf and kept his mind sharp by playing chess. Spending time flying his Piper Colt two-seater airplane was also among his favorite pastimes. Mr. Layton is survived by his sons, John and Jan Layton, Keith and Janet Layton and Bryan Layton; sister, Dorothy Harrington; thirteen grandchildren and twenty-six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Miller Brahlek and Donna Miller. The family will receive friends at Monterey Center United Methodist Church on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at which time a funeral service will begin. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements. Service Details. Visitation When: Friday, February 12th, 2021 11:00am - 12:00pm Location: Monterey Center United Methodist Church Address: Address: Not Available Funeral Service When: Friday, February 12th, 2021 12:00pm Location: Monterey Center United Methodist Church Address: Address: Not Available Officiant: Pastor Craig VanBeek Interment Friday, February 12th, 2021 | 12:30pm When: Friday, February 12th, 2021 12:30pm Location: Maplewood Cemetery Address: 130th Avenue and 17th Street Hopkins, Michigan 49328