On July 18, 2025, David Lloyd Stanton, a man of great heart and humor, passed from this world. Known affectionately to friends and family as Dave, he was born on November 9, 1962, in Merced, CA to David and Mary Stanton. Dave was a mechanic by trade and a proud veteran who loved his country, a testament to his enduring spirit of patriotism and service. He was a devout Christian whose love for nature was profound and he enjoyed the simple beauty of nature and waterfalls. His laughter was infectious, his stories captivating, and his heart, the warmest. Dave is survived by his soulmate and beloved wife, Andrea Stanton, his children, Katie, Amanda, D.J., and Danny Stanton, his step-son, Eric George, his sister, Debbie Stanton and his four-legged babies, Stormy & Thor. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Mary Stanton and his maternal grandparents. A celebration of Dave’s life will take place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 12:00pm CDT at the Plateau Missionary Baptist Church, 3124 Plateau Road, Crossville, Tennessee, 38571. As we gather to honor his memory, let’s share stories, laughter, and tears, just as Dave would have wanted. We encourage those who knew Dave to share memories and upload photos to his memorial page. His stories, his laughter, and his love live on through us.