CHRISTOPHER — Harold J. Stanton, 83, of Christopher, passed away Monday, March 23, 2015, in V.A. Medical Center in Marion.
Harold was born Oct. 17, 1931, in Taylorville, to Harold Clinton Stanton and Fannie Alberta (Martin) Stanton.
Harold married Doris (McGuire) Stanton on March 8, 1952, and she preceded him in death July 14, 2010.
Harold worked as a security officer and was a U.S. Air Force veteran.
He was a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher, and Christopher Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his children, Lori and John Toigo of Christopher, Steve and Kathy Stanton of Dowell, and Lynne Stanton of Christopher; grandchildren, Celeste and Nick Batts of Herrin, Sarah Toigo of Christopher, Johnny Toigo of Christopher, and Matthew Stanton of Pinckneyville; great-grandchildren, Hayes Lucas Batts and Peyton Marie Batts of Herrin; brother Dean Stanton of Rockford.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, Rick Stanton; three sisters, Alice Cook, Ester Ginger and Mary Bradley; and one brother, John Stanton
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, in St. Andrews Catholic Church in Christopher. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to the time of the service at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in St. Andrews Catholic Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher is in charge of arrangements.
For more information, visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com.
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