James “Jim” Orval Staton, age 73, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 in Coffeyville, Kansas.
Jim was born on May 29, 1951, in Coffeyville to Orval and Maryellen (Wallingford) Staton. He grew up in Coffeyville where he attended local schools and graduated from Field Kindley High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a cook.
On August 7, 1971 he was united in marriage to Janett Riggs, from this union two daughters were born, Jennifer and Julie. The couple later divorced but remained friends throughout the years.
Jim loved cars, in his younger years he enjoyed working on cars, then he made a career as a car dealer. He started out working for his father at Orval Staton Motors, then he paired with Akard Motors, then went to work for Romans Chevrolet in Independence, Kansas. He was a General Motors guy through and through. After retiring from car sales, Jim spent his time working at the Tree Dump in Coffeyville.
Jim was a member of the V.F.W. Post #1022 in Coffeyville where he made many lifelong friends that he considered more like family. He enjoyed doing yard work and strived for the Green Thumb Award every year, he also liked to draw. He loved animals and couldn’t turn away a stray, he has a special bond with his cat, Buddy. Jim was the kind of guy that was always there when someone needed something, he loved surrounding himself with family and friends.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his daughters, Jennifer Staton (Andrew Archer), Julie Staton (Kurtis Riley), grandchildren, Albert “AJ” Hudnall, Jr., Jazmine Hayes and Jimmy Riley all of Coffeyville, Kansas, sister, Sandi Edmundson of Gladstone, Missouri, brother-in-law, Jim Owens of Coffeyville, Kansas, numerous extended family members and many close friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Orval and Maryellen Staton, sister, Julie Owen, his best friend, Craig Thomas and special friend that was like a daughter to him, Kaylee Jackson.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be set at a later date.
The family suggests memorial contributions can be made to the Coffeyville Friends of Animals or the V.F.W. Post #1022; these may be left with the funeral home or mailed in care of David W. Barnes Funeral Home 306 N. Cline Rd. Coffeyville, Kansas 67337.
To leave a condolence for the family online, visit Jim’s memorial page at www.dwbfh.com
