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Robert Staton Obituary

Robert D. Staton Jr. VIRGINIA BEACH - Robert Durward Staton Jr., 62, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2010 at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was a native of Scotland Neck, N.C., and had been a resident of Virginia Beach for the last eight years. Mr. Staton was employed by Hoffman Beverage Co. as a safety director and was an operations manager for S & R Transport; he was also part owner in Colonial Truck and Trailer. He was a graduate from East Carolina University where he majored in education and business. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian White; and his father, Robert Durward Staton Sr. Survivors include his companion, Lisa Lynn Troup; two sons, Robert D. Staton III and wife Peaches and Ronald D. Staton; sister, Sheila S. Nobles and husband Larry; three grandchildren, Harley, Gracie and Ethan Staton; one niece, Julie Kelley; and three nephews, Scott Braddy, Ryan Nobles and Paul Nobles The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Peninsula Funeral Home. A funeral will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, also at the funeral home with burial to follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Oct. 31, 2010.

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Trey and Kelly Carr

November 1, 2010

As part of the Hoffman Beverage family, our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. God Bless

Trey and Kelly Carr

Dena V. Harrell

November 1, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Robby's death. May peace be with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dena & Cecil Harrell

November 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
May God give you all the peace and comfort only He can provide in the days and weeks ahead.
Janie and Doug Viverette

November 1, 2010

The "Big Chill" group will certainly miss Robby! He was a true friend to all of us in Scotland Neck. We will be there Tuesday for his big send off to a better place. We have so many good memories of his (and Owen's) shenanigans.
Robby

harley staton

November 1, 2010

Papa i will miss you dearly. Even though me and you wernt that close it still hurts to see you go. I love you and i will always love you rather your here or not. Haha i had a dream about you the night before you went into surgery, we were supposed to dance when you got better. Well i guess imma have to wait a while to get that dance. But i love you sooo much. Harley Nicole Staton

Sabrina Bankes

October 31, 2010

Robert, I will miss all the times we just talked about anything in general. You were that type of person. May god bless you and your family.

Susie Y Garrett

October 31, 2010

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all his family and friends. Robert had something to say about everything and always made me laugh. He will be missed.

Mary Lou Lowe

October 31, 2010

Robert I will miss you and rember all the times we talked and you enjoying my chicken salad.

Richard Croom

October 31, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I'm from Scotland Neck and was a former classmate and friend of Robby.

Jan Mitchiner

October 31, 2010

The "Big Chill" group will certainly miss Robby! He was a true friend to all of us in Scotland Neck. We will be there Tuesday for his big send off to a better place. We have so many good memories of his (and Owen's) shenanigans. We love you, Robby from Scott and Jan.

Jan Mitchiner

October 31, 2010

The "Big Chill" group will certainly miss Robby! He was a true friend to all of us in Scotland Neck. We will be there Tuesday for his big send off to a better place. We have so many good memories of his (and Owen's) shenanigans. Robby, we will be with you at the BIG CHILL IN THE SKY. Love you! Scott and Jan.

October 31, 2010

Robert was a true friend and a one of a kind man. I will miss our talks and the times we spent together. He gave me strength and I valued his wisdom and advise. I will miss you Robert.
Wick Copland

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