FELTON - Charles R. Layton passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. Charles was a custodian for Felton High School and retired many years ago. He was also a member of the Felton Community Fire Company for 50 years. He is survived by his dear friends, Thelma Kemp and her companion, Earl Snow; Thelma's three children, Cora Bonniwell, Joyce Lynch and Denise Abbott; and dear friends Billy Brittingham and Glen Bell. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 at the Felton Community Fire Company, 9 E. Main Street, Felton, with visitation after 11 a.m. Burial will be in Barratt's Chapel Cemetery. Flowers are accepted or contributions can be made to the Felton Community Fire Company, PO Box 946, Felton, DE 19943. Arrangement in the care of Berry-Short Funeral Home, Felton.