Elvin Stanton, 93, of Hartford City, IN, passed away at 2:17 AM on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the Ossian Health & Rehab Center in Ossian, IN. He was born on Tuesday, February 25, 1930, in Russel Co., KY. He married Lela (Ramsey) Stanton on Saturday, August 19, 1950 in Scottsburg, IN. Elvin was a member of the Separate Baptist Church. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. Elvin was a heavy equipment operator, and had worked at Arvin's Plant in Franklin, IN. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Elvin will be sadly missed by his Daughter - Teresa L. Eccles, Bluffton, IN, Son - Donald G. Stanton, Gas City, IN, Daughter - Dorothy M. Johnson, Hartford City, IN, Grandchildren - Ryan (Stephanie Bates) Eccles, Ossian, IN, Casey J. Cason, Gas City, IN, Samuel (Kayla) Stanton, Panama City, FL, and 7 Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Wife - Lela (Ramsey) Stanton, Father - Shelly Stanton, Mother - Lizzie (Burton) Stanton, Sister - Jewell Gentry, Brother - Ruben Stanton, Sister - Beulah Evans, Sister - Mildred Luttrell, Sister - Alma Stanton, Brother - Thomas Stanton, Brother - Alvin Stanton, Brother - Hollan Stanton, Brother - Rollan Stanton, Brother - Ores Stanton, Sister - Leona Rexroat, Sister - Lola Kelly, Daughter in Law- Sandy Stanton, and Son in Law- Rodney Johnson Sr.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, IN. on Saturday, May 6, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

A service to celebrate Elvin's life will follow at 2:00 PM at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Stanton officiating. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Montpelier.

Preferred memorials: Blackford Animal Shelter 2520 N 200 E Hartford City, IN 47348

Arrangements are being handled by Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com