RAYMOND A. STANTON

Raymond A. Stanton, 64, of Ash Grove passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, after battling numerous health issues for over 40 years. He was born in Germany on March 14, 1958, to James and Ursula (Kaiser) Stanton.
Stanton was an avid outdoorsman. He also enjoyed farming, raising pigs and rabbits, but his favorite thing on the farm was cutting hay. He loved spending time with his family and friends, having fish fries.
Stanton is survived by his father, James R. Stanton; sisters, Margot Johnson and husband Mark, Helga Wise and husband Allen Pearcey; niece, Millie Shipley; nephew J.J. Wise and fiancé, Hannah Louis; great-nephews, Isaiah, Malachi, Jeremiah; special friends, Gail Altic and Raymond Carter and their families; other family and many friends.
Stanton was preceded in death by his mother, Ursula Stanton and Mamo, Agnes Kaiser.
Visitation will be 12:30-1:30 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, Ash Grove. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Ash Grove Cemetery.  
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association and can be left at the funeral home.