He is survived by his wife- Virginia Stafford; sons- Chris Stafford (Jodi), Joshua Stafford (Lisa), and Phillip Stafford; grandchildren- Evan Stafford, Isayiah Otero, Noah Otero, Elijah Otero, Wyatt Stafford, and Alyssa Stafford; brothers- John Stafford and Larry Stafford; sisters- Mary Kimbel and Nancy Kilby; and many nieces and nephews. he is preceded in death by his parents- James Albert Stafford and Betty Ruth Bice Stafford; and brothers- Jerry Stafford and Earl Stafford.

The family will receive friends at Crossville Memorial on Tuesday, October 11, 2016, from 11 to 1 with service to follow. Burial will be in Crossville City Cemetery with Bro. David Ray officiating.