Daniel Frank Stanton

Dan was born in Dillon, SC in 1933 to Daniel and Boyce Hodges Stanton. After serving in the US Army he graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Accounting. After college he moved to Washington, DC and later Falls Church, VA. He retired as a member of the senior executive service after thirty years with the US General Accounting Office. He later moved to Raleigh, NC to be near his children and grandchildren.

Dan is survived by his wife of 53 years, Virgie Gandy Stanton; daughters Rebecca Stanton of Pinehurst, NC, Debra (Tim) Cody of Raleigh, NC and Nancy Stanton of Raleigh. His nine grandchildren who were his pride and joy Kara Scott, Jacob Scott, Caroline Cody, Daniel Cody, Elizabeth Cody, Cody Stanton, Modesto Milian, Shauna Milian and Andrew Milian; brothers Doug (Millie) Stanton and Wayne; sisters Faye (Jack) Miller and Patsy Stanton.

Funeral services will be Thursday, August 30, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Mitchell Funeral Home, 7209 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Yellow Ribbon Fund, 4905 Del Ray Avenue, Suite 500, Bethesda, MD 20814. Condolences and special memories can be shared at www.MitchellatRMP.com.