Obituaries of Alton Cox and Hunter Thomas Stanton
August 21, 1926 - May 1, 2022
Alton's Obituary
Alton Cox, 95, passed away Sunday, May 1 at Daytona Beach Health and Rehab. He was born in Cairo, Georgia to Alexander Cox and Jessie Lee Hasty on August 21, 1926. He attended the West Augustine School.
He served as an Army Mechanic in WWII. Upon return from duty, he worked at his father’s tire shop as a tire capper. Later he worked as an aircraft mechanic for Fairchild Aviation before coming to own and run the Shell Service station on US1 south of King Street with his wife until retirement in 1979. Al was well known for dominating the local raceways in his T-11 and P-38 stock cars throughout the 1950s and 60s.
He is survived by his daughter Brenda Stilwell (Rodney), granddaughter Amanda Smith (Beau), and one brother, Marvin. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Effie; parents, Alexander and Jessie; brothers, Albert “Red”, Thomas, Floyd, and Larry; and sisters Inez, Mildred, and Thelma.
A Celebration of Life was held Wednesday, May 11th at 5:00 pm with a viewing beginning at 4:00 pm at St Johns Family Funeral Home. The funeral home is located at 385 State Road 207 St Augustine, Florida.
May 11, 2011 - May 3, 2022
Hunter's Obituary
Hunter Thomas Stanton is the beautiful boy of Kevin Timothy Stanton and Molly Thomas Stanton, born May 11th, 2011.Our boy was such a beautiful soul that lit up any room with his smile and soft eyes. He was soooo gentle and brought peace and happiness wherever he went. We do not know why our special boy was taken from us so early, but we carry his Love and Light with us wherever we go.
He loved his little brother Ryder, his favorite thing was being a big brother. Not only with his brother, but any younger kids. He just always took care of others and was so sensitive to the pressures of today's busy world. His other hobbies were riding his dirt bike, playing with his friends, and playing with our animals as they brought him peace. He was connected with nature. Much wiser than his age of just 10 yrs old. We never had to ask for his help, he was soo soft and gentle. He wanted to be a professional motocross rider and he loved Cars.
Mommy and Daddy and are hurting more than words can say. But we trust that there is a higher better plan that we don't understand and never will while we walk this earth. We will see you again beautiful boy and we know you are always with us & have peace.
He is survived by his siblings Caleb, age 17, Lilli, age 14, and Ryder, age 3.Your siblings want you to know how much they Love you, truly, truly Love and miss you already.
A Celebration of Life for Hunter was held at the family home on May 11th, his birthday, at 5pm.