Buster Stockton, 44, of Stanley, passed away November 16, 2015 at Novant Health in Charlotte. He was born May 22, 1971 in Orlando, Florida, the son of Marilyn Riley and the late Timothy Harp Stockton. Buster attended Trinity Baptist Church of Bessemer City. He was employed at Forbo-Seigling in Huntersville for over 22 years. Left to cherish his memories along with his mother are his loving wife, Dana Stockton; son Edwin Stockton and wife Amanda; daughter Brianna Stockton; sister Monica Thomas and husband Dale and grandmothers Lib Riley and Josephine Stockton. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by grandfathers Thomas Riley and William Stockton. A funeral service will be held 11 am Friday at Lowell Freewill Baptist Church, 3010 Lowell Rd., Gastonia, officiated by Pastor Eric Ross. The family will receive friends 6 – 8 pm Thursday at Greene Funeral Service – South Chapel – 1503 S. York Rd., Gastonia. Interment will be in Hillcrest Gardens. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneral.com