John William Stanton, 96 years of age, of Hardy, AR, died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at his home in Hardy.
John was born December 13, 1913 in Porum, OK to James Wallace and Francis Luella (Holmes) Stanton
He married Madge Lucille Evatt in 1935. They owned and operated a Dairy Business for many years, before moving to San Pedro, California in 1941, where he worked in the ship yards as a welder during World War II. After the war he moved to Saudi Arabia for Betchel Corp. for five years, then moved to Santa Barber, CA, where he owned and operated Stanton and Sons General Contractor for many years. He retired to Hardy, AR, with his wife of 75 years.
He was a man of many talents, he spent his years of retirement building his dream home, gardening he loved to build things with natural rock, a true craftsman. He loved to travel with his beloved wife to many different places both far away and close to home.
John was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 75 years Madge Lucille Evatt, his Brother Robert Lee Stanton, Sister Georga May Mosley and a infant brother Frankie Stanton.
John is survived by, Two Daughters, Jeanie Still of Hardy, Deborah Yoke of Pagosa Springs, CO; Three Sons, John David Stanton of Imboden, AR, Gerald Stanton of Coeur D Alene, ID and Michael Stanton of Camarillo, CA.  He is also survived by 27 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 4 Great Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service will be at New Hope Baptist Church at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 20, 2010 , with Brother Keith Marlin officiating.  Interment will follow in Baker Cemetery in Ozark Acres.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Funeral Home.