Frank Stafford, Jr., 85

March 28, 1940 – April 20, 2025

Frank Stafford, Jr., transitioned from his earthly life to his eternal life on April 20, 2025 at the Diversacare of Tupelo. The 7th of eight children born in Tippah, County Mississippi on March 28, 1940, to the union of his parents, Frank Stafford, Sr., and Omie Crum Stafford, he was known affectionately as “Junior” by his family and many friends



A beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend who enjoyed attending church, singing, fishing and hunting.

Loved his church and fellowship with the members at Oak Grove C.M.E. Church where he was very active and devoted as a member of the choir, served on the Trustee Board and a member of the Male Choir.

Frank was a man of God and a hard worker who was a good provider for his family. He was formerly employed at Dr. Kaye Veterinarian as a veterinarian assistant and a former employee of Caterpillar, Inc.

Frank joined in holy matrimony to Sara Barnes Stafford they were blessed to have twenty-eight years of love together.

He leaves behind to forever cherish his memories his devoted wife Sara Stafford of Saltillo, MS, his adult children; step-daughter Pamela (Donnie) Agnew of Saltillo, Mississippi, Michael W. and Derick G both of Booneville, Mississippi, two sisters, Irene Pruitt, Sara Shields both of Rienzi, Mississippi, his sister-in-laws, Mary Bowdry of Chicago, Illinois, Alice Hereford of Belden, Mississippi, Rachel Stafford of Rienze, Mississippi, two brothers-in- laws, Jessie Barnes and Rev. Eddie L. Barnes both of Saltillo, Mississippi,seven grandchildren, a host of great-grand children, nieces, nephews and other relatives and a special friends, Christ (Vistie) Carpenter of Biggerville, Mississippi.

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  • Oak Grove C.M.E. Church

    196 CR 514
    Rienzi, MS 38843

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  • Oak Grove C.M.E. Church

      196 CR 514
    Rienzi, MS 38843