Mr. Stanton "Stan" Miles Marple age 76 of Keystone Heights passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at the V.A. Hospital in Gainesville following an extended illness. He was born December 14, 1946, in Miami to the late George and Evelyn (Fast) Marple. Following his service with the United States Army he began his career as a police officer then earning his way to detective with the Miami Police Department for several years. His career then led him to Chiefland where he retired as the Chief of Police. Stan was of the Methodist Faith and a member of the American Legion Post 202 and Amvets Post 86 in Keystone Heights. He collected movies of all types, especially old westerns; Stan was also known for his love of animals. His survivors are his wife of 40 years Diane (Hart) Marple of Keystone Heights and three children Tammy Spataro of St. Pete, Julian Marple of Lakeland, and Carrie Brooks of Morgantown, North Carolina. Also left behind are his siblings Diane Marple, Richard Marple, Don Marple, and James Marple all of the Sarasota area, and was lovingly called "Grandpa" by six grandchildren. There are no scheduled services at this time. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. Walker Dr., Keystone Heights, FL 32656. (352)473-3176. www.jonesgallagherfh.com Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176