Herman O. “Hoss” Staton, 78, of rural Akron, Indiana, died at 7:07 pm, Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 1, 1942 in Owingsville, Kentucky, to Buren Staton and Mary (Withrow) Purvis, and was raised by his step-father Ewell Purvis and mother, Mary Purvis.
Herman married Ethel Louise Little in Owingsville, Kentucky on October 27, 1961. He owned and operated Staton Painting. Herman was a member of The Breath in Akron. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to their activities, and worshiping his Lord.
He is survived by his wife, Ethel Louise Staton of Akron, four children, Pama (George) Poe of Akron, Herman D. (Carrie) Staton of Laketon, Indiana, Michelle (Dale) Neal of Chapel Hill, Tennessee, and Amya Staton of Akron, nine grandchildren, Cassie Staton and Marissa Staton, both of Laketon, Nick (Kala) Poe of Wabash, Polly Coleman of Macy, Indiana, Amber (Chris) Moyer and Hailey (Nate) Morton, both of Claypool, April Shaffer of Wabash, Shana Suttles of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Michael (Rana) Poe of North Manchester, Indiana, 19 great-grandchildren, sister, Anna Goldy of Carlyle, Kentucky, and brother, Kenny (Judy) Purvis of Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, and one sister.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service – 335 S. Chippewa Rd., Roann, with Pastor Jacob Good officiating. Burial will be in Roann Community Cemetery, Roann. Friends may call 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Thursday at the funeral home.
The memorial guest book for Hoss may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.
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