James Roger Staton, 71, of Glasgow, Virginia, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016 at his home.

Born in Amherst County on May 16, 1944, he was a son of the late Maxwell and Nannie White Staton.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, M. P. Staton; and sisters, Lorena Hamm and Arlene Fox.

Roger was a member of the Kerrs Creek Baptist Church.

He retired from Greif Corp with 29 years of service.

Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Pamela Patterson Staton; daughter and son-in-law, Cara and Clint Eutsler; son and daughter-in-law, Jamey and Monica Staton; two grandchildren, Cierra Staton and Colton Staton; sisters, Thelma Smith, Shirley Reid (Ronnie), Delores Roberts (Travis); brothers, Vernon Staton, William Staton (Darlene) and W. K. Staton; and special nephew, Ricky Fox; and mother-in-law Martha K. Patterson.

A graveside service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Glasgow Cemetery with Pastor Bryan Volpe officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Funeral Home.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Buena Vista, Virginia.