Robert Wayne Staton

Robert Wayne Staton, born September 16, 1933 in Dinuba, CA, and died peacefully in Muskogee, OK on June 4, 2023 surrounded by family, at the age of 89. Robert is survived by his wife Sue of Muskogee, OK; his daughter, Sharra Staton Beard and husband Gary of Edmond, OK; his son, Rev. Michael Staton and wife Deborah of Muskogee, OK; grandchildren, John Beard, Stephen Staton and wife Kelsi, Philip Beard, Austin Staton and wife Nikki, Amanda Beard Ariete and husband John; great grandchildren, Faith Beard, Malaya Ariete, Bryan Staton, Aims Staton, Barrett Staton, Ellis Ariete, Obediah Staton, Theodore Staton, Zoh Staton, and Lavender Ariete; brothers, Leroy Staton and wife Vernious, and Marvin Staton and wife Pam; extended family and many friends. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Martin and Hazel (Doris) Staton; sister, Anna Belle Staton; his son, Bryan Eugene Staton; and a grandson, Bryan DeTienne Staton. Robert graduated from Orosi High School in Orosi, CA where he was captain of the Varsity basketball team and held the high jump record for 15 years. He continued his education graduating from Southern Nazarene University. Robert proudly served in the United States Air Force enlisting on April 14, 1953 in Fresno, CA and received an honorable discharge on January 25, 1957 in Loring, Maine. Robert married his best friend, Sue Carol Sullivan on February 5, 1955. They lived in southern California until 1968 when they moved to Oklahoma City. He was a faithful member of the Muskogee Church of the Nazarene. His hobbies included fishing, photographing, unicycle riding, metal detecting, water skiing, horseshoes, and restoring old homes. His proudest accomplishments were his wife and family. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. A Memorial Service will be held 9AM Friday, June 9, 2023 at Fort Gibson National Cemetery, Fort Gibson, OK with Robert's son, Rev. Michael Staton officiating the ceremony. Full military honors will be observed. The family of Robert Wayne Staton has entrusted his care and cremation to Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home and Crematory, Muskogee, OK. 918-910-8883. Online condolences may be left for Robert’s family at clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com

Robert Wayne Staton

September 16, 1933 - June 4, 2023