Steven Andrew Panton, Ph.D., passed away March 29, 2023, surrounded by friends and family. Steve succumbed to Benson's syndrome at the young age of 63 in Tallahassee. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Christ Presbyterian Church in Tallahassee.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn; two children, Kelly Panton of Denver and Andrew Panton of Jacksonville; sister Valerie Wren of DeLand; and brothers William Panton (Rieko) of Orlando and Palmer Panton (Joette) of DeLand. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lorena Macfie Panton.

Steve was loved dearly by his community and the people he met throughout his time on this Earth.
He was a family man, an avid church member, an animal lover, an avid golfer and tennis player, and a friend to all. He will be remembered fondly for a smile that could brighten anyone's day, and for owning more Gator memorabilia than any one person should..

If donations would like to be made in Steve's memory, they can be made to Big Bend Hospice, Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Animal Therapy Program, or Christ Presbyterian Church.