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Kenneth Layton Hardy

Thursday 18th of November 1948 - Thursday 4th of July 2019

Kenneth Layton Hardy

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Memorial Visitation

Jul 9, 2019 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Milward-Southland

391 Southland Drive, Lexington, KY

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Kenneth Layton Hardy, best known as Layton, 70, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, July 4th, 2019 in Mt Sterling, KY.  Born in Lexington, KY and preceded in death by his father, Emmett Layton Hardy, mother, Frances Tilley Hardy, and sister Lizabeth Ann Little. He attended Lafayette High School and was in the first graduating class of Tates Creek High School in 1967. He retired from IBM in 1987. He established Layton's Pawn and became a successful Broker working side by side with his son for over 30 years. He was a true animal lover and has enriched many lives in his community. He is survived by his daughter, Beth Hardy Willis of Sumter, SC , his son, Scott Layton Hardy of Mt Sterling, KY, 2 grandchildren, Tyler Douglas Willis of Las Vegas, NV and Jayla Layton Willis of Sumter, SC, one niece Melissa Little Scott of Panorama City, CA, and one nephew Jonathan Clay Little of Atascadero, CA, 2 special friends Dawn Bradley and Rene Gross and most importantly his four legged side kick, Emmett Layton Blue Hardy.  Memorial Visitation will be held at Milward Funeral Home, 391 Southland Drive in Lexington on Tuesday, July 9th, 2019 from 6-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to ASPCA.  

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Teresa &Bobby Purvis

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So sorry to learn about your passing we enjoyed the times we came in to trade with you to sell or pawn always good conversation and never a dull minute may you Rest In Peace

3 weeks ago

Karen Gilvin

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Layton, a truly beautiful man. He will be sadly missed by so many people. Such a great loss. R.I.P my friend.

4 months ago

Bonnie Watkins

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RIP LAYTON YOU WILL BE GREATLY MISS LAYTON WAS A GOOD MAN ALWAYS GOOD TO ME AN MY FAMILY PRAYERS FOR HIS FAMILY

5 months ago

Kimberly K Alfrey

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Your family have my condolences 🙏

5 months ago

Jessica Caulley

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R.I.P Layton. My prayers are with the family

5 months ago

Joshua & Jessica Sturgill

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Layton was a well respected man who helped so many families in their times of need, he will be truly missed. Prayers for the family in the days to come. ♥️

5 months ago