Layton Whitten, 82, of Anderson, SC, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Richard M. Campbell Veterans Nursing Home. Born November 7, 1937 in Honea Path, SC, he was the son of the late Dewey Whitten and Annie Dover Whitten. Layton was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and spent his career as an electrician. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Richey Whitten; daughters, Kay Knecht and Donna Hussein; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 pm Friday, January 31, 2020 at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service with military honors will be held in the chapel at 2:00 pm with Rev. Vernon Soles officiating. Burial will follow in New Silver Brook Cemetery. The family will be at the residence. Events Visitation Friday, January 31, 2020 12:30PM - 1:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Friday, January 31, 2020 2:00PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624