Clarence A. Stanton

Clarence A. Stanton, 85, of Logansport, passed away at 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his residence.

Born November 13, 1927 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Orvis D. and Ina (Leazenby) Stanton. On January 1, 1949, he married Alice M. Seward, she survives.

He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran and a member of V.F.W. Post #3790 in Logansport.

Clarence formerly worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad and he formerly owned and operated Logansport Shoe Repair. He also had worked for Comcast in Logansport.

Survivors include his wife, Alice Stanton of Logansport, children, Harold Stanton (Becky) of Lucerne and JoEtta Wilson (Ricky Burchett) of Logansport, son-in-law, Richard Dunkin of Logansport, sister-in-law, Juanita Stanton of Walton, grandchildren, Katrina Hirschler (Robert), Tina Martin, Tracy Bartak (Niki), Melissa Nixson (Eric), Dawn Gatliff (Mike), Matt Stanton and C. David Tolson (Desiree) and 17 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by children, Clarence A. Stanton, Jr., Sharon Bartak and Clarice "CJ" Tolson, grandson, Danny Johnson, great granddaughter, Alexis Stanton, brothers, Paul and Dale Stanton, sister, Ethel Newport and son-in-laws, Rod Bartak and Robert Wilson, Jr.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Marocco-Rans Funeral Chapel with Pastor Larry Phillips officiating.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, February 8, 2013 at the funeral home.

Burial with Military Rites will be held at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Hope Hospice.

Online condolences and personal remembrances may be made to the Stanton family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.