BORN

1940

DIED

2016

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Anderson-Clayton Funeral Home - Terrell

301 W Nash St

Terrell, Texas

Erwin Staats Obituary

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Erwin Eugene Staats passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the age of 75. He was born August 26, 1940 in Buffalo, Oklahoma to Elvesta & Harold Staats.



Erwin was a veteran of the US Army and was a Maintenance Supervisor at General Dynamics. His hobbies included races, hunting, camping, and enjoying time with his family.



Erwin is preceded in death by his Parents, Elvesta Staats & Rev. Harold Staats. He is survived by his Wife, Shirley Staats; Daughter, Sharon Cober & Husband, Greg Cober; Son, Jimmy Staats & Wife, Jinnie Staats; Daughter, Carol Ann DeLaRosa & Husband, Berto DeLaRosa; Son, Tony Staats & Wife, Crystal Staats; Grandchildren, Rhyn, Shawna, Laurie, Joey, Casey, Cassidy, Cody, Kevin, Kristin, Kaylon, Cole, Jordan, Haylee, 12 Great Grandchildren; Brother, Harold Staats & Wife, Judy Staats; & numerous Neices & Nephews.



Services for Erwin Eugene Staats will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at First Missionary Baptist Church in Terrell, Texas. Visitation will be from 6-8pm at Anderson Clayton Bros. Funeral Home in Terrell, Texas.

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January 12, 2017

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I will miss u my friend

July 2, 2016

Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time as well as prayers for comfort and peace.
Love,
Edward Shelstead Family

June 28, 2016

Vucki Arnold

So sorry to hear the lost of Erwin, he was a great man and loved his family, my thoughts and prayers are with all the family as you all go through this hard time may he rest in peace and he is in such a better place. God Bless each if you.

June 28, 2016

Nellie Watson

We are sorry for this great loss. Erwin was such a good, good man and person. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. Our prayers are with you all during this time And believe me that is almost the only thing that will help. My love to you always and forever.

June 28, 2016

Julie Tucker/Young

So sorry to hear of your loss. I was good friends with Sharon in high school. I wish I could find her again. I have tried a few times with no lucky. The family are in my thoughts and prayers.

June 28, 2016

Sylvia Weaver

Erwin was a special person to me. I was impressed by how he was always concerned with the kids, giving his time money and home to make them happy. He will be so missed by all those kids. God be with your family as you celebrate his life! Love in Christ!

June 28, 2016

God Bless this family, What a Pleasure to know them all. Such a Loving family. Me and Ray Coleman are sending our Prayers for you all

June 28, 2016

Joyce Johanning

I'm so sorry Erwin lost his battle. He was such a good man. I always enjoyed talking with him when he would come through our department. Always had such a positive attitude. He will be missed. My prayers are with the family in this difficult time. Joyce Johanning, co-worker.

June 28, 2016

Tim Minter

My Prayers to the Family, Erwin was a very good man, always kind and fair to everyone! I remember many good times spent with Erwin and Shirley and their kids growing up! God bless.

June 28, 2016

Suzie Staats-Nicholls

Uncle Erwin will always have a special place in my heart ❤ I am forever grateful that he thought my to water ski!

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