Edward Joel Stanton was born sleeping at 25 weeks on October 17, 2023. He weighed 1 pound and 2 ounces and was 11 inches long. He had 10 tiny fingers and 10 tiny toes and was perfect in every way. We greatly appreciate all the prayers for our family at this time. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Loxley First Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior to the service, with the burial at the Greenwood Cemetery, Loxley, Alabama. Funeral arrangements by Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, Hwy. 59 Robertsdale, Alabama. 251-947-7781. www.mackfuneral.com.