On Wednesday, May 6, 2015, John Christopher Stanton, age 63, won the battle and went to live in heaven. John was a Vietnam Veteran and war hero who proudly served his country for over 20 years. After serving his country with honor, he went back to college and became a social worker. He was employed at Cumberland County Child Protective Services before retiring due to health issues. He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas & Rita Stanton, and a brother, Eddie Stanton. John leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife of over 42 years, Alma Joyce Britt Stanton; one son, Edward Joseph Stanton; one sister, Bernadette Hallman (Randy, Sr.); three brothers: Tommy (Maria), Chris (Sandy), and Timothy (Merrill); a sister-in-law, Susan Stanton; two nephews; two nieces; two great-nieces; and a host of friends and in-laws. He will be missed by his family, all those friends he constantly made and his four-legged children, Tom and Blacky. A time of visitation will take place on Friday, May 8, 2015, from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at 2:00 PM at St. Frances de Sales Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery.