of Paris, AR
September 13, 1953 - September 1, 2019
Clifton Dean Stanton, 65 of Paris, Arkansas passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 at his home in the presence of his loving wife, Joan H. Stanton of 45 years. He was born on September 13, 1953 in Wilson, Oklahoma to his parents, Floyd Lee and Doris Hope (Patrick) Stanton.
Cliff graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1976 with a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering. He began his career working for Gulf Oil Company as a Petroleum Engineer. Gulf was later purchased by Chevron. Over the next 35 years, he would work as both a Field Superintendant and Procurement Manager until his retirement in 2010. After retirement Cliff and his wife Joan traveled for eight years in their motor coach. He served as the treasurer for Family Motor Coach Association and always enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, working with his hands but his greatest joy was being a grandpa. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Lee and Doris Hope (Patrick) Stanton.
He is survived by his wife, Joan H. (Bartlebaugh) Stanton of Paris; two daughters, Jessica A. Tipton and husband Tim L. of Ponder, Texas and Jennifer M. Kury and husband Nick S. of New Blaine, Arkansas; one son, Joseph L. Stanton of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; one sister, Beth H. McLemore of Ringling, Oklahoma; three brothers, Danny L. Stanton of Franklin, North Carolina, J. Michael Stanton of South Lake, Texas and Patrick K. Stanton of Grapevine, Texas and seven grandchildren, Taylar B. Thrower, Isaiah L. Kury, Eliciah L. Kury, Zachary J. Stanton, Sara H. E. Stanton, Averee A. Tipton and Luke T. Tipton.
A memorial mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Paris officiated by Fr. Eugene Luke, O.S.B.. Burial of cremated remains will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Tipton, Nick Kury, Isaiah Kury, Michael Thrower, Luke Tipton and Zachary Stanton.
So sorry to just now find out of Cliff’s passing. Was thinking about him today and did not know. My condolences to Joan, Jessica, Jennifer and Joseph. I worked with Cliff during the early 1980’s at Gulf Oil field office in Okarche,OK. Had the opportunity to have lunch with him a few years ago. What a bigger than life man and was a great mentor to me. RIP Cliff.
Cliff was exceptional person, a good friend and a big man with a big heart.
He enjoyed life and will be missed forever in time
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
May the peace of the lord be with you all.
Stay strong!
We are honored and blessed to have known Cliff. He was a kind, fun loving wonderful man and will be truly missed. Joan and family, we wish you peace to bring comfort, courage and strength to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Joan, our love and prayers go out to you and your family. Please accept our most sincere condolences.
sending our deepest and sincerest condolences in your families loss....our prayers for Gods love, and peace and comfort in the coming days ahead.....
Winston & Gretta Blanchard
(Terras daughter)
Cliff was one of those people who made the folks around him feel at ease. He was quick to laugh, volunteered when needed and was a great person to be around. We were proud to know him and Joan. Our thoughts go out to the family.
Cliff was a special person, and the word gentleman described him perfectly. He was always fun to be around, and had friends from near and far. You will be missed, Cliff and always in our thoughts. Our love to you, Joan. May your memories help sustain you in these sad times.
Joan,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Working with Cliff for over 10 years at Chevron I came to know him fairly well and found him a fun person to work with due to his humor and kindness. I was so glad that he chose to retire early to allow you some quality time together away from work. May your memories of that time be fond. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Kelly & Rona Mortensen
We will miss Cliff, he was always A joy to travel with, he always brought fun and friendship to every outing.
Joan, we are so sorry to hear about Clifton. We enjoyed reading his writings of yall’s travels. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless.
You will be missed Clif, See you on the other side.
My condolences to your entire family. Prayers for comfort for all during this emotional time
So sorry for your loss Jennifer.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
May your family find peace in your time of loss. Cliff was a great man with a stellar sense of humor. He will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss. Cherish all the memories you have. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sorry for your loss prayers for the family
Our thoughts and prayers are with Your Family during this time.
Neal and Tammy Wade