Ernest J. "Bud" Stanton, 89, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1935 in Albright, West Virginia to parents Ernest L. and Emma C. (nee: Wheeler). He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and worked at General Motors as a machine operator for 33 years. Bud enjoyed hunting, camping, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his daughters, Freda Thompson of Elyria, Anita Stanton of Florida; sisters, Lou Graham of West Virginia, and Elizabeth of Ohio; 4 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley (nee: Hines) in 2019; daughter, Emma Hale; sisters, Margaret, Grace, Pat; brothers, Chuck, Roy, Ray;  and grandson, Kyle Parker. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Road (at State Route 57) in Elyria. Funeral service will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Deanna Powell will officiate. Burial will follow at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria where full military honors will be conducted by the Elyria VFW Post 1079. Memorial contributions in Bud's name can be sent to the American Lung Association 5755 Granger Rd Suite 905, Independence, Ohio 44131 or to plant a tree in his memory. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com. Arrangements entrusted to Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria.