BOBBY STATON

Bobby Howard Staton, 88, of Fairfield passed away Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

He was born March 6, 1935, in Amherst, the son of the late Love Staton and Effie Coleman Staton.

He was preceded in death by his daughters, Jenny Drake and Pamela Lawhorn; grandson, Brad Drake; sister, Virginia; brothers, Henry, Roosevelt, Ronnie and Ralph.

Surviving are his wife, Shelby Staton; son, Jeffrey Staton (Missy); stepdaughter, Kim; stepson, Timmy; grandchildren, Craig Lawhorn (Brooke), Shane Lawhorn, Cassie Drake and Dakota Drake; great-grandchildren, Will, Meredith, Matthew, Devon, Shane Jr. and Peyson; sisters, Barbara Jean, Priscilla and Shirley; and brothers, Charles, Larry Wayne and Loyd.

A memorial service was conducted Tuesday, Dec. 5, at First Brethren Church by the Rev. Michael Hamilton.

Arrangements were handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.