Joseph "Joe" Alfred Staton Jr.

Joseph Alfred “Joe” Staton, Jr., 62, of Roanoke, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019. Born in Baltimore, MD on January 13, 1957, he was the son of Mary Smith Bryant and the late Joseph Alfred Staton, Sr. Joe served our country in the United States Navy and worked as a welder. He enjoyed fishing, horse races, playing the guitar, and music. His love for music extended past just listening to songs and playing the guitar. Joe also worked as a DJ at a radio station for a period of time. Joe is survived by his mother, Mary Bryant and husband Larry; his son, Michael Todd Staton, Sr. and wife Carrie; two grandchildren, Aaliyah Staton and Michael Todd “MJ” Staton, Jr.; siblings, Nancy Lee Staton, William Edward Staton and wife Linda, Mary Jane Hall, Doris Marie Hatcher, and Robert Albert Staton; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Whitten Monelison Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Gladstone Cemetery on Gladstone Rd.