Marshall Lee Staton, 75, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at Tift Regional Medical Center, after a short illness.
Mr. Staton was born October 15, 1949, in Amherst County, Virginia, to the late Marshall Thomas & Irene Elizabeth Floyd Staton. He honorably served 24 years in the United States Military, receiving a purple heart during the Vietnam War. Mr. Staton retired from the United States Army and worked for Southern Veneer. He loved his family, his church family and most of all, he loved God. Mr. Staton was a member of Prospect Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Ruby Clark Staton, of Fitzgerald; two daughters: Tammi Dawson of Valdosta and Terri Staton of Fitzgerald and two step-daughters: Tina Diane Pittman of Fitzgerald and Alisa Hatfield of Jacksonville, Georgia.
Paulk Funeral Home, Fitzgerald, is in charge of arrangements.