Kenneth Stanton

NAME Kenneth E. Stanton  AGE 77  OF MedoraDIED  10:35 am   ON Feb 3, 2012 IN Jersey County BORN Medora, IL    ON  May 7, 1935PARENTS deceased – Vernard “Bud” C & Mary V (Rice) StantonSPOUSE Survives   Shirley M (Smith) Stanton - MedoraDATE MARRIED Sept 15, 1953 PLACE OF MARRIAGE  Jersey County, ILOCCUPATION He had worked 41 years at Laclede Steel and was an auctioneer for 53 years. He was an avid horseman who never knew a stranger.  Kenny was a sponsor of the Medora Athletic Association and the Southwestern Booster Club.  He was a lifetime member of the Medora Lions and the Masons.  Kenny was a Board Member of the Southwestern Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-County Antique Club.   SURVIVORS  DAUGHTER & SON IN LAW  2 SONS & DAUGHTER IN LAWMary B & Charles Dixon – Medora  Ron & Judy Stanton – Medora  Don & Tanya Stanton – MedoraGRANDCHILDREN: Shannon (Darian) Clothier, Derek Dixon, Jared, Adam Jordan, Caden and London Stanton.GREAT GRANDCHILDREN: Austin & McKenzie Stanton and Peyton ClothierSISTERS & BROTHERS IN LAWS   BROTHER IN LAWVelva Jean & Loren Darr – Medora  George Smith - MedoraSue & Calvin Edwards – ShipmanSeveral Nieces & Nephews, family and friendsPROCEEDED IN DEATH BY Parents, Sister & Brother in Law – Wanda & Robert Ruyle, Sister in Law – Lola Smith and Father & Mother in Law-Jessie & Lelia Smith  VISITATION 4-8 pm Wed Feb 6, 2013 at Targhetta & Wooldridge F H in Medora  Masonic Services by the Shipman Masonic Lodge #212 at 8 pmSERVICES 11 am Thurs Feb 7, 2013 at Mt Pleasant Baptist Church in Medora Where he was a memberCLERGY Rev Rob CleetonCEMETERY Medora Cemetery  MEMORIALS Mt Pleasant Baptist Church or The Southwestern Booster Club

Obit Provided By:
Anderson Family Funeral Home