Speros Stanton, 85, was called to be with Jesus Christ our Savior on May 12, 2014.

He was born in Pyrgos, Greece, to Georgia and Haralambos Konstantopoulos, moved to Pensacola in 1955, sponsored by sister Lee Varazo, and married his wife Sia in 1961. They opened and ran businesses, including Busy Bee and Bill's in Warrington. He worked at the Halfway House Café, and Martine's.

Speros was preceded in death by his parents, brother Aris, and sisters Dora Sfanos, Lee Varazo and Chrisoula Bethoulkas. Surviving are his loving and nurturing wife, Sia, of 53 years, daughter Georgia Stanton, grandson Christopher, whom he loved and adored, teaching him all the Greek songs, and many nieces and nephews as well as his favorite niece Georgia Chestnut, who was also by his side. He was a full time grandfather, very dedicated to the wellbeing of all his family members. It was his lifelong dream to become a grandfather.

Speros loved being generous to all in need. He quietly helped anonymously.

Visitation will be 11:00-12:00 Thursday, May 15, at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church with the Funeral Service at 12:00 PM with Rev. Father Matthew Carter and Father Sasa Turkic officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Mike Konstantopoulos, George Nickolopoulos, Jeff Gallo, Sava Varazo, Dr. Charles Stamatoles and Pat Joiner, and Honorary Pallbearers will be Harry Booras, Chris Bithos, Pete Bithos, Connie Tampary, George Gouzelis, Alex Pengenika and Terry Tsikrikas.

The family would like to express appreciation to all the doctors and nurses who cared for him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Speros' memory to Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church.