Brian Staton Obituary
He was born November 14, 1963 in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Wiliam F. and Rita Arritt Staton.
Brian was a 1983 graduate of Covington High School and received job training at the Woodrow Wilson Vocational Training Center in Fishersville. He was employed for a number of years at the Home Shopping Network warehouse in Salem. In his spare time, Brian enjoyed drawing and writing short stories.
Survivors include his siblings, Gwynith S. Wood of Roanoke, Alan D. Staton of Covington, James B. Staton of Yokosuka, Japan, Justin D. Staton of Littleton, CO, Jimmy Gillispie of Wasilla, AK, and Marie Bailey of Waynesboro; and his stepmother, Norma Staton of Wasilla, AK.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with Mr. Chris Fisher officiating. The family will receive their friends from 1:00 PM until service time at the funeral home.
The family asks that memorial contributions in Mr. Staton's name be made to the Alleghany Humane Society, 9313 Rich Patch Road, Covington, VA 24426.
Arritt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends wishing to send condolences online may do so at arrittfuneralhome.com.
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