Born in Jackson Michigan on September 18 1957, passed away in the comfort of his home on November 25 2020.
Doug was proceeded in death by his father Walter Laymon, mother Sylvia McMahon and brother Bruce Laymon.
He is survived by his sister Cindy Rook (Rick), brother Brian Laymon, sister Colleen Beilfuss, niece Samantha Rook, nephews Brandon, Kyle, Andrew and Nicholas Beilfuss, and two great-nephews Isaac Rook and Karter Beilfuss.
Doug was an accomplished woodworker, but his true passion in life was his music. Doug was the original drummer for the band Flyte that was started in the 1980’s with his cousin JD Boone. Doug was known for his solos and flare on stage. Doug later left the band and moved to Florida where he began writing and composing songs. He later returned to Michigan and pursued his other passion of making guitars. Doug could take anything and make something wonderful with it.
Doug is to be laid to rest at Hillcrest Cemetery where a private ceremony will be held for family only. A Celebration of Life is planned for the summer of 2021, date and time to be determined.
