of Leachville, AR

October 3, 1945 - December 6, 2024

James Leon Stanton, 79, of Leachville, AR passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was born on October 3, 1945 in Tupelo, MS to James Calvin and Julie Irene (Smith) Stanton. James worked as a general laborer and was a member of Milum Chapel. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, taking care of his dogs and talking about Jesus.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Doris Agnes Stanton and Velma Pipkin and brother, Tommy Stanton.

Left to cherish the memory of James are his devoted wife, Kathleen; daughters, Cheri (Barry) Riley, Jennifer (Jacob) Carter and Racheal (Tony) Dennison; stepsons, James Mooneyhan and Robert Mooneyhan; stepdaughter, Terri Gould; grandchildren, Blake (Stacie) McCormick, Emily (Chris) Vaughn, Johnathon (Brittany) Boatman, Noah (Rachel) Churchill, Matthew Kincaid, Ashton (Colby) Newell, Cameron McCormick, Viridiana Arreola and Christian Arreola; great grandchildren, Jaxon, Kale, Ayden, Payton, Avery, Paisley, Rylan, Halleigh, Ryker, Madalynn and baby Chloe; step great grandsons, Dylan Mooneyhan, Charles Mooneyhan, Daniel (Holly) Gould and Christopher (Shelly) Gould; step great granddaughter, Jazzy; brothers, Charles Stanton and Sammy Lauderman; sisters, Carolyn Maynard, Mary Tidwell, Lois Ford, Donna Whinery and Brenda Allen and many nieces, nephews, friends, family and loved ones.

All services are private.

Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home
1900 West Washington Ave.
Jonesboro, AR  72401
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com