Albert "AJ" Stanton

CHILHOWIE, VAAlbert Joseph “AJ” Stanton, age 44, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, March 16, 2026, following a work accident.AJ was born in Santa Clara, California on October 30, 1981. He was a devoted son, husband and father who deeply cherished his “queen” and “princess,” always placing their happiness and well-being above all else. AJ found great joy in the outdoors, especially grilling, smoking, and barbecuing, skills his daughter proudly claimed made his cooking the very best. He was an active member of Chilhowie Christian Church and the Banzai Car Club. AJ had a true passion for working on cars and trucks, with a special talent for lowering them. He was employed with Ferrellgas as a dedicated propane delivery driver.He is preceded in death by his father, John Thomas Stanton; grandparents, Robert & Jenny Stanton, and James & Esther NeSmith; along with grandparents-in-law Bobby & Opal Stamper, and Chester Suits. AJ is survived by his loving wife, Heather Stanton; cherished daughter, Kinsleigh; mother, Linda Sue Stanton & husband Ken Little; father and mother-in-law, Roger & Helen Stamper; aunts and uncle, Sherryl Wolfe-NeSmith and Greg & Angela Stamper; brothers-in-law, Allen Stamper and Bryan Stamper; grandmother-in-law Libby Suits; numerous cousins to include special cousins Diana & Mark Runyon, Rachel & Carlos Luna, Jacob NeSmith, and Christa Herring; along with so many loving friends throughout the years to include Tim Baghdasarian, Banzai Car Club, and Chilhowie Chistian Church families. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to everyone who has shown love, care, and prayers during this time. They are especially grateful to their friends, the community, Cindy and Pastor Justin May, and the Chilhowie Christian Church for their kindness and compassion.Funeral services will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Bradley’s Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie, with Pastor Justin May and Pastor Cody Sturgill officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral chapel. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral chapel at 10:30 AM to go in procession to the cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family to help provide a special trip to Disney for AJ’s daughter, Kinsleigh, a trip he had lovingly begun planning in hopes of taking her himself later this year. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley’s Funeral Chapel of Chilhowie is serving the Stanton family.