Mr. David Stafford, 81, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 at Memorial Health U.M.C. He was a native of Savannah, GA. Mr. Stafford retired from the Board of Education after 30 years of service. He was a member of Bethel Apostolic Holiness Church where he served as the Chairman of the Deacon's Board. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Elizabeth Stafford; four sons, Johnnie A. Stafford, David Stafford Jr., Joseph L. Stafford, and Richard Stafford (Laurette); daughter, Cynthia A. Chambliss; four sisters, Irene Bisard, Audry Boreland, Vurnell Stafford and Mary Helen Bright (Percy); two brothers, Bobby Stafford (Carolyn) and Elliott Stafford (Barbara); fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; one great-great grand; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service for Deacon David Stafford will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Emmanuel Tabernacle Apostolic Faith Church, 1001 E. Henry Street, Bishop Miles Lattimer, Officiating. Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation: will be 6-8 PM, at the church. Reposing at the church on Saturday, 10:30 AM until hour of service.