Francis Stafford

Francis Leon Stafford 

Born April 12, 1958 - February 16, 2025 Age 66. 

He enjoyed playing his guitar, going fishing and spending time with family. He also worked for the Tennessee Department of Corrections for 40 years. He was married for 38 years to Marilyn Stafford, who passed away in 2017. He was preceded in death by his father, Henson Stafford, Sr., and his mother, Margaret Barry Stafford. He is survived by his daughter, Erica Stafford-Cherry, (Walter), a brother in law, Steven Callis, from Nashville, TN. His brother, Henson Stafford Jr., (Elaine) , A niece, Leslie Smith, (Shawn), and a nephew, Christopher Stafford, from Harriman, TN. As well as numerous cousins. He will be loved and forever missed by a host of family and friends.