Dennis Paul Staton
June 18, 1961 ~ August 29, 2021
SPRING HOPE - Dennis Paul Staton, age 60, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on June 18, 1961, he was the son of the late Wiley Eugene Staton and Shirley Duke Staton.
Dennis was a retired truck driver of 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and taxidermy. A man of great faith, he was a long-time member of Ephesus Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and made it his mission to make sure that everyone, he came in contact with knew Jesus. Dennis was a great mentor and role model to the men and boys in his family, and loved to pass knowledge to younger generations. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him, but his loving spirit will never be forgotten as he was everything to his family.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Sue Strickland Staton; his daughter, Jamie Staton Valentine and husband, Michael, of Nashville; his grandson, Jasper William Valentine; his brother, Joseph Eugene Staton and wife, Lisa, of Amarillo, TX; his nephews, Benjamin Staton and wife, Micah, of Dallas, TX, Evan Staton, of Amarillo, TX, and Cooper Strickland, of Spring Hope; his niece, Christina Strickland and fiance, Aidan Sheehan, of Zebulon; his aunt, Frances Dunn, of Nashville; and his brothers-in-law, Scott and Louis Strickland, both of Spring Hope.
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM Ephesus Baptist Church, 7300 W. Old Spring Hope Road, Spring Hope, NC 27882 with the Pastor Wayne Sullivan officiating. Burial will follow the service at Strickland Family Cemetery. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Ephesus Baptist Church.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
The family would like to say a special thanks to family and friends who have prayed and supported them during this time.
Flowers are welcome, or memorials may be made in Dennis's memory to Ephesus Baptist Church Outreach Committee, 7300 W. Old Spring Hope Road, Spring Hope, NC 27882.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Visitation
Ephesus Baptist Church
7300 West Old Spring Hope Road
Spring Hope, NC 27882
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Friday 9/3, 10:00 am - 10:45 am
A visitation will be from 10:00AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service in the Sanctuary of Ephesus Baptist Church.
Service
Ephesus Baptist Church
7300 West Old Spring Hope Road
Spring Hope, NC 27882
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Friday 9/3, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11:00 AM Ephesus Baptist Church, 7300 W. Old Spring Hope Road, Spring Hope, NC 27882 with the Pastor Wayne Sullivan officiating.
Cemetery
Strickland Family Cemetery
2102 South NC Highway 581
Spring Hope, NC 27882
Friday 9/3, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Burial will follow the service at Strickland Family Cemetery.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
My heart hurts for your great loss. Praying for Gods grace, peace & comfort.
Prayers to you all and I will always remember the good time we all use to have. Dennis had a special laugh and smile that no one else could have. I’m thankful that I could spend some special days with you all. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers, love always Vickie
Sue and Jamie, Lisa and I will forever be grateful for the good times that we had with Dennis. Those memories are the treasures that we will always keep in our hearts. There were several great memories that we will cherish, but one in particular is when we went fishing with Dennis. He and Lisa were the only ones that caught 12 fish, and I (Eugene) didn’t catch anything. That proved who the skilled fishermen were. LOL! Growing up I remember all the good times Dennis and I (Eugene) used to have on the camping trips with our parents; and the times we used to play rounds of golf together. I remember the time we hit our golf balls in the edge of a pond @ Hickory Meadows Golf Course and discovered some snakes there when we went to retrieve them. We decided to leave the golf balls there! LOL! Throughout the different seasons of life, and in the midst of life’s challenges; our families have witnessed a demonstration of God’s goodness; over and over again. Lisa and I are also eternally grateful for how you and Dennis were such a blessing in helping care for my (Eugene’s) parents, while we were here in Texas following God’s call on our lives. Thank you again so much for all that you did! While we are so saddened by Dennis’ passing; if we could experience what he is enjoying today, we would clearly see how this world has nothing to offer in comparison to the blessings and wonder of heaven! We love you! Psalm 2713 (NIV) I remain confident of this I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Hugs and much love! Eugene & Lisa Staton
While growing up at Ephesus, I’ve gotten to know Dennis and Sue quite well. I always remember him with a big smile and laugh and was always kind to speak to me over the years. Our hearts are hurting along side our extended family at Ephesus but rejoicing he is in the presence of Jesus. We are keeping Sue and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis and I were in high school together. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was always a sweet, funny guy.
Sending prayers to you and your family.
Sue, I am so sorry about the loss of your husband. Many thoughts and prayers for you and the rest of his family.