09/24/2025
Shelby Taylor Staten, 69, beloved Husband, Step-father, Brother, and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on September 15, 2025 in Fort Stockton, TX.
A memorial service will be held at 1PM on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Calvary Apostolic Church, 45980 HWY 118 S, Alpine, TX 79830 with the Pastor Javier Trevino of Calvary Apostolic Church, officiating. A reception will be held following the service at the Church Fellowship Hall. Cremation arrangements are by Heritage Funeral Home of the Big Bend.
Taylor entered this world on October 19, 1955 in Port Lavaca, TX, born to Marvin and Bertha Staten. He went to school at Victoria, TX and graduated from Stroman High School. He married Lori Staten on February 6, 1998 in Victoria, TX. He worked as a Process Operator for F-Unit Ethylene CoPolymers at DuPont in Victoria, TX for 32 years eventually becoming a Production Supervisor and Production Specialist.
Taylor was known for his warmth and generosity, always had time to listen, and cherished the time he spent with family and friends. He especially enjoyed being a Dad and Grandpa.
Even though he lived and worked in South TX, his love was West TX. So when he retired, he moved West, bought land, built his own house, and started a herd of Hereford cattle. Cattle were his other babies. He remained very active, always helping others before himself, until becoming ill with Alzheimer's.
He is preceded in death by his father, Marvin Staten; mother, Bertha Staten; sister, Learah Staten; and brother, Bert Staten.
He is survived by his wife Lori Staten of Coyanosa, TX; step-son Matthew Crigger and wife Tracy of Alpine, TX; brother Mark Staten of Victoria, TX; grandchildren Koda Crigger and Della-Noelle Crigger, and Jacqueline Ladewig.
The family of Shelby Taylor Staten wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Mallik, Focused Care of Fort Stockton, and Hospice for all the special care they gave Taylor through his years of illness. Special condolences also go to Dot, Holly, and Del for their loss.
