Hulin Gerald Staton

Obituary for Hulin Gerald Staton Hulin Gerald Staton, 92, of Muskogee, Oklahoma, was born on April 22, 1933, in Braggs, Oklahoma, to Sam Staton and Lottie (Lucinda) Bradley Staton. A proud graduate of Braggs High School, Hulin went on to earn his master’s degree from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah and later received his Administration Certificate from the University of Tulsa. On June 28, 1958, Hulin married the love of his life, Lois Eileen Goers, and together they shared 67 wonderful years of marriage filled with love and lasting memories. Hulin’s career in education began in 1958 at Burlington High School in Idaho. He returned to Oklahoma in 1959 to teach 5th and 6th grades at Washington Elementary before joining Alice Robertson Junior High in 1962 as a P.E. teacher and coach. In 1970, he transitioned to West Junior High, where he continued to teach and coach football and basketball. In 1973, Hulin returned to Alice Robertson Junior High to serve as Assistant Principal, working alongside Mr. Washington for 11 years and Mr. Orville Eaton for two. In 1986, he became Assistant Principal at Muskogee High School under Mr. Wilson, where he served until his retirement in June 1989. Throughout his 31-year career in education, Hulin touched countless lives with his guidance, integrity, and steady leadership. His students and colleagues will remember him for his fairness and commitment to helping others succeed. Outside of work, Hulin loved playing cards, golfing, fishing, hunting, and tending to his garden. He cherished time spent with family and friends, and he lived each day with faith and gratitude. Hulin was of the Lutheran Faith. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois Staton; two sons, Mark Staton and Randy Staton; one daughter, Robin Staton; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, cousins, friends, and a few of his longtime card buddies. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Corine Bryson, Wilene Pierce, and Roberta Jones; his brother, Leo Staton; and his friend, J.W. Salmon. Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation on Friday, October 31, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home in Muskogee. Funeral services will be held 10AM Saturday, November 1, also at Cornerstone Funeral Home, with Reverend John Wilke officiating. Hulin’s legacy of kindness, integrity, and service will live on in the lives of all who knew him.

Hulin Gerald Staton

April 22, 1933 - October 27, 2025