David DeWayne Staton

David DeWayne Staton obituary, Temple, GA

David DeWayne Staton

David Staton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. Collins Funeral Home and Cremation Service on Mar. 18, 2026.
Mr. David DeWayne Staton, 65, of Temple, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at home surrounded by family.

David was born March 14, 1961 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of the late Orville Staton and the late Janet Gilmer Staton. He was a sheet metal roofer for Whitco. He enjoyed fishing, working in the yard, watching Nascar and building model cars. He loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly "Kim" Ann Staton and brother, Brad Staton.

David is survived by his children, Misty Staton of Tallapoosa, Jennifer Staton of Temple, Morgan Staton of Carrollton, siblings, Roger Staton of Bryceville FL, Dianna Bell of Bryceville, FL and Linda (Jeff) Murrary of Douglasville, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.

To send condolences to the family, visit our website at www.jcollinsfuneralhome.com

J. Collins Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Villa Rica is in charge of arrangements.

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