Thomas Ralph Staton

Thomas Ralph Staton, 91 of Sheridan, IL. passed away November 1, 2017 at LaSalle County Nursing home with his family by his side. He was born in Mound City, IL to John and Libbie (Oliver) Staton on August 6, 1926. He married Wanda Harris on January 7, 1950 in Grand Chain IL. and spent the next 67 happily married. Thomas proudly serviced his country in the Army. He loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife Wanda, his children: Thomas “Les”( Linda) Staton of Sheridan, IL; and Steve (Martha) Staton of Cave in Rock, IL., his 6 grandchildren Thomas (Shannon) Staton, Eric (Roberta) Staton, Britney Jaeggi, Danielle Staton, Dawn (Luke) Woodin and Patrick Staton, 11 great grandchildren, his sisters; Urma (Paul) Thomas of Quincy, IL.. Lizzie Eickelberg of Metropolis, IL. and a brother Ronnie (Linda) Staton of Joppa, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Vernon, Fred, John and Frank, his sisters Thelma Plique, and Margie Britt, a son Phillip in 1990 and his 2 granddaughters Tammy Jo, and Lorraine. Funeral service will be on Monday November 6, 2017 at the Beverage Family Funeral Home in Sandwich, IL at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Paul Robbins officiating. Burial will follow at Elerding Cemetery in Sheridan, IL. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. Arrangements are being handled by Beverage Family Funeral Home Sandwich, IL. www.beveragefamilyfh.com