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Brian Stanton Obituary
Jackson
Brian Charles (Beau) Stanton was born September 22, 1991, at Rush Hospital in Meridian, Mississippi to the proud parents of Morris and Celeste Stanton.
He completed his earthly journey on his own terms, on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, surrounded by family.
Brian attended Spann Elementary, Chastain Middle School and Murrah High School, (class of 2010), in the Jackson Public Schools District. He proudly served as band manager for the Murrah Mustangs, Sounds of Perfection Marching Band.Brian was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Jackson, where he participated in Awana. He was a member of the International Taekwondo Alliance (ITA) where he achieved the rank of first (1st) degree black belt at the age of eight (8).
Brian was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma in April 2003, and after a courageous battle, went into remission in June of 2004. Brian enrolled at Mississippi Valley State University in the fall of 2010, as a resident student; however, within a few days, he had to change is enrollment status due to a recurrence of Ewings. Brian completed his freshman year while undergoing treatments and later transferred to Holmes Community College for his sophomore year, majoring in History. His desire was to become a History Teacher, following in a long line of educators in his family. Brian volunteered at Camp Horizon in Bethesda, Tennessee, a camp for children with cancer, where he was a Counselor-in-training. Although he was in pain, he was determined to serve his campers. He fought through the pain and participated in his last camp during the summer of 2011.
Those who will forever cherish precious memories of him are: his parents, Dr. Morris and Celeste Jones Stanton, Jackson, Mississippi; one sister, Marisa Stanton, Jackson, Mississippi; his paternal grandmother, Ernestine Stanton, Natchez, Mississippi; his god-parents, Carl and Janice Lucas, Jackson, Mississippi; his god-brother, David Lucas (Jasmine); Montgomery , Al; his life-long friends, Lawrence Fletcher, Meridian, Mississippi and Keysha Rose, Jackson, Mississippi; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 12, 2012 ,11:00a.m. at Lakeover Funeral Home on Beasley Road. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012, from 1 to 7 at Lakeover. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St Jude Children Reach Hospital.
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for Brian Stanton
Glenda McElroy
May 22, 2012
The Lord bless you
and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you
and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you
and give you peace.
The Daniels
May 21, 2012
Brian's Family,
Our hearts go out to you all. May you precious memoris of Brian help you through this difficult time. "Draw close to God and he will draw close to you." (James 4:8)
Asia Wilson
May 19, 2012
God's grace is sufficient. He will cause our crooked path to become straight. He is also all knowing. Even when we don't understand, He is still good. Be encouraged!
PATRICE WASHINGTON-BATES
May 17, 2012
Praying for you all.
Patrice WASHINGTON-BATES
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May 17, 2012
Mr.& Mrs. Stanton, Brian was a courageous young man that we all love here at St. Jude and he will be missed, with much love and prayers. Gracie
May 17, 2012
Sorry for your loss, especially at such a young age. May the God of comfort be with family at this time. 2 Cor. 1:4
May 17, 2012
Mr. & Mrs. stanton, I am so sorry about the loss of Brian. He won my heart as one of the patients I came in contact with on his visits to St Jude. I admired his courage and he will be greatly missed. God bless you and keep you.
Gloria
Emma George
May 17, 2012
Dr. & Mrs. Stanton,
Just learned about your son's home-going today (5/16/2012). As a parent, I know that children are precious gifts that God loans to us for special reasons and purposes. When the time comes that we must return that gift, it seems so unbearable, and we often wonder WHY? As you reflect, please take comfort in knowing that Brian has fulfilled his earthly purpose, and he has been relieved of his pain and suffering.
I pray that the precious memories of your son and God's grace and mercy will abide with you and your family today and in years to come.
May 15, 2012
Sorry to of your loss.Our prayers are with you and your family.
Henry Coleman
May 15, 2012
My deep sympathies for your loss. A child is not to preceed their parents in death. Death is never what we want for ourseleves or love ones that is why the God of comfort has promised to do away with death, for he has promised.
Gem & Family
May 14, 2012
Mr and Mrs Stanton, May God bless and give you peace and comfort for the loss of your beloved son Brian. (Isaiah 61:2)
Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
With sympathy and loving concern,
A Mom
May 14, 2012
A word of comfort.(Psalm 119:76) . . .May your loving-kindness serve, please, to comfort me. . .
Lavern Jones-Nash
May 14, 2012
Celeste and Morris,
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by His grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you.
Your cousin,
Lavern Jones- Nash & Family
Suzanne Manning
May 14, 2012
Dear Celeste and Morris - My memories of watching Brian grow - from his very first year at Camp Horizon are so sweet. My heart goes out to you. Brian was one fine young man, and I can't imagine how much you will miss him. I know he's walking in Glory today. - Suzanne Manning, American Cancer Society/Camp Horizon
May 12, 2012
May God continue to be your strength during this time of bereavement and please know that you are in our prayers. Dr. Keenan Grenell and Family (Milwaukee, WI)
Katina & Kenton Williams
May 12, 2012
You all are in our prayers
Chambre Truman
May 11, 2012
Morris and Celeste I am so glad that you allowed Brian to become part of our lives! My family and I will cherish those sweet moments that we all shared with Brian! Brian is no longer physically on this earth but, his spirit will continue to live in us!! May God Bless....
May 11, 2012
"You are in our prayers."
Your cousin,
Roosevelt Grenell and family
Cleveland, MS
Cleopathia L. Bell (Newman)
May 11, 2012
Only God can truly understand the loss of a son before his time. May He grant you the peace that surpasses all understanding at this time and that to come. Our love and prayers are with you. Cleopathia (Cle) and Ernest Bell
May 11, 2012
May God grant you peace and comfort during this most difficult time. Willie McInnis, Memphis
Donna Smith
May 11, 2012
You are in my prayers.
Margaret January
May 11, 2012
I am sorry for your loss. I know you are in pain, your faith will see you through. My prayers and thoughts are with your family.
Sandy Schultz
May 11, 2012
Dear Celeste and Morris,
I cannot imagine your pain. I am so sorry. What wonderful memories you will have of Brian and his many accomplishments in his short but meaningful life. You must be very proud of him. My prayers, thoughts and love are with you.
May 11, 2012
Wow! What a surprise..my thoughts and prayers are with you Morris and Celeste. We cherish the time your family spent at Mount Olive and still speak of you with love often. May God grant you and your family strenghth to sustain you as you accept what God has allowed. ..Sweet memories..Deborah Ewing..Desmond and Darius Ewing.
Janice Jones
May 11, 2012
May your memories lighten this time of loss and give you strength to face tomorrow. Remembering you in my thoughts and prayers.
May 11, 2012
Shanton Kelly (Canton, Ms) May God continue to Bless you and your family.
Huey & Pat Strong
May 11, 2012
To the Stanton Family:
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Just know that many share in your lost. We remember Brain's faithfulness in attending 8:00 a.m. worship service. May the precious memories of your dear son give you peace.
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