Mr. Eston Louie Staton, age 84, of Trion, GA, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at a local hospital.

Mr. Staton was born June 7, 1938, in Gadsden, AL, son of the late Gurney Staton and Mamie Watts Staton.  He had attended Mountain View Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Abbington Corp.  Mr. Staton was an avid gardener and loved the outdoors as well as spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Rev. Bobby Staton, Donald Staton, Michael Staton; son, Stephen Staton; and grandchild, Elizabeth Staton.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Staton; daughters, Tammie (Russell) Stevens, Debbie (Barry) McCrickard; step-son, Ritchie Brown; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday, February 17, 2023, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Davis officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens.  Pallbearers will be Larry Staton, Randy Staton, Kenny Staton, Ladon Lively, Josh Staton, and Jeremy Staton.

Mr. Staton will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Friday.