John E. Staton

John E. Staton, age 93 of Akron, Ohio, entered into Heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2020. He is now with his loving wife, Esther Jayne (nee Mellinger) Staton, she preceded him in death on August 27, 2000 and they were united in marriage on August 19, 1949. Also in Heaven are his parents, Frank G. and Annie (nee Williamson) Staton and his daughter, Laura (nee Staton) Murray.

He loved the Lord and served Him faithfully.

Mr. Staton was an honorably discharged US Navy veteran, serving during WWII.

John will be greatly missed by his daughters, Donna (Eugene "Gene") Six and Brenda Staton; his grandchildren, Charles (Amy) Murray, John Six and Adam Six; his great-grandchildren, Gage, Kailin and Brenna Murray; and one great-great-grandchild, Jonah Murray.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Grace Baptist Church, 704 North Firestone Blvd., Akron, where Pastor Bob Stephens will celebrate John's life.

Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road, Akron, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2020.