Ronald J. Layton, age 56, of Gainesville, GA died December 1, 2013 at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA. He was a Miami, Florida native who had lived in Gainesville for the past three years. He was a restaurateur and had owned and worked at a number of restaurants over the years. He is survived by his wife, Cindy Layton, of Gainesville, GA; children, Laura, Josh, Justin, and Deanna Orlando; sisters, Robin Albury and Mary Knowles. A number of grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. There will be a private family memorial service.