Gerald Glen Staton

Gerald Glen Staton passed away early Monday morning, November the ninth, of an apparent heart attack at his home in Ft. Worth. He is survived by his son, Gerald Glenn II, his parents Lanny and Elizabeth Staton, his brothers Lanny Wayne Staton II and William Kindel Staton of Dallas, and John David Staton of the Woodlands.

Jerry was the second son, born in Conroe, Texas on March 17, 1969. The family moved to Dallas and then to Tyler in about 1972 where Jerry grew up at 212 Robert E Lee Drive. Jerry attended church and many summer camps as a member of Central Baptist Church. He was active in the Royal Ambassadors and Cub Scouts. Jerry accepted Jesus as his Savior during his teen years. He was a class leader at Robert E Lee High School and active in debate and a short stint in football where his uniform and pads doubled his size. He graduated St. Mary’s Law School in San Antonio where he met his wife, Candice Taylor. They had one son, the absolute light in Jerry’s life.

Jerry was injured from a fall and sustained third degree burns over all his lower body during the past few years. He has had constant pain since the skin grafts and walking had become extremely painful. Although Jerry fought demons in his life, he was a Christian, a great father and a loving son and brother. Jerry’s soul is in Heaven and he is no longer in pain.