Layne Jessie Chitan also known as “P-131”
Layne Jessie Chitan, also known as “P-131” of Grenville, St Andrew, passed away at his home in Odon, Indiana, surrounded by loved ones on Monday 12th October, 2026, at the age of 63.
He was born in Grenada to Clifton Jeremiah and Felicity (Mason) Chitan.
Layne was a devoted man of God, serving as a Pastor with the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Canada for many years until his retirement. He continued a path of ministry, serving as a Chaplain and Missionary until his death. Layne was also a Masterguide. Along with his spiritual service, Layne also worked as a teacher and civil engineer. Outside of work, Layne was a beloved family man, traveling and supporting his family’s worship ministry all over the world.
Family left to cherish the memories of Layne include his wife, Karen (Fleary) Chitan; children, Kaiziah Chitan, Kayandra Chitan, L. Jesse Chitan, L. Jayden Chitan, Karlainah Chitan; adopted daughter, Kinda Williams, four siblings, uncles and aunts, several nieces, nephews, and cousins, and many devoted friends and loved ones.
Layne was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
Funeral services at 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the Simon J. Graber Community Building, 9164 E 875 N, Odon, Indiana, with Pastor Gordon Lindsay officiating according to Seventh-Day Adventist rites. Layne will be laid to rest at Bethel Mennonite Church Cemetery in Odon.
Visitation from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at Meng Family Funeral Home, 616 E. Elnora Street, Odon, IN and from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at the Simon J. Graber Community Building in Odon.
Arrangements and care were entrusted to Meng Family Funeral Home in Odon. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family at www.mengfuneralhome.com or at www.thechitans.com/layne.