of West Memphis, AR
March 26, 1956 - September 28, 2023
Kenneth Wayne Stafford was born to Bill Wayne and Betty Branch Stafford on March 25, 1956 in Memphis, TN.
Ken was raised in West Memphis, AR. He was a member of Ingram Boulevard Baptist Church, now known as Grace Baptist Church. He attended and graduated from West Memphis Sr. High. He was very involved in school groups and sports and was well liked by his classmates. He enrolled at ASU in Jonesboro as a political science major and accounting double major. He was a brother of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. After several years at ASU, he decided to join the United States Airforce.
When Ken got sick, he lived in many group homes due to his illness for the most part of his life, until lately he had to be placed in the Springs of Avalon in West Memphis.
Ken was a loving son to his mother, Betty B. Stafford; a brother to his sister, Gina Stafford Bailey; an uncle to Courtney Elizabeth Bailey and Caitlyn Bailey Burks (Madison Burks); a great-uncle to Mason Wayne Burks and Savannah Lynne Burks; and a nephew to his only living aunt, Annette Stafford Ward.
He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Wayne Stafford. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Pauline Simmons and Charles E. Woodward and Willie Elizabeth and Buster Stafford both from Augusta, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your choice of a mental health foundation.
A graveside service for Ken will be held at Crittenden Memorial Park in Marion, Arkansas, on Saturday, October 7, 2023. The service will begin at 12:00 PM.
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14 Condolence(s)
DeeAnn Green
Saturday, October 7, 2023
i’m so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with y’all !
Dennis Durdin
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Mrs. Stafford and Gina I am sorry to hear about Ken. I pray for peace and comfort for you in your time of sorrow.
Jo Carol Smith
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Mrs. Stafford and Gina,
I am so sorry to hear about Ken. I remember many good times growing up with him. May you both realize the peace and comfort of our Father. Love you both.
John Antonetti
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for God's strength in the coming days and knowing we will someday see all our Christian family once again, and for eternity.
David and Mary Ellen Ervin
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Sadden.and prayers
Keith spears
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Sorry for the loss of Ken for the family. I have Great memories with Ken as we were good friends growing up in our younger years. Gina may the Lord give you and your mother the peace during this time.
Julia Jones
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
I’m so very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and give you peace. â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ™
Mary Baker
Monday, October 2, 2023
Gina, praying for you Sorry for the loss of your brother
Joe Todd
Monday, October 2, 2023
So sorry to hear about this. RIP Ken.ðŸ™
Freda Paxton
Monday, October 2, 2023
Dear Betty and Gina, my deepest condolences in the loss of your husband and father. I love you both and you're in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you the comfort and strength to get through the coming days.
Cheryl Stafford Bryant
Monday, October 2, 2023
I loved my cousin like a brother growing up, then we aged and grew apart, but I always loved you and thought of you!! You had such a beautiful smile and manners and kind. Aunt Betty and Gina I'm so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you 2 and the family!! Love to all. RiP Ken, no more suffering. Cheryl
Rachel French
Monday, October 2, 2023
- I’m so sorry to see that Kent passed away. I went to high school with him, but didn’t know him well. I pray for peace and comfort for his family during the difficult days ahead.
Delores Wheeless
Monday, October 2, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss Mrs. Betty and Gina. I’m praying for GOD to hold you close during this very sad & difficult time. Praying for peace and comfort in the days ahead without your beloved son & brother.
Solonge fird
Monday, October 2, 2023
Dear Betty and Gina,
I am heart
Broken for your loss.
May God put His loving arms around you and comfort you 2 as only HE can do ðŸ™â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ˜¥ðŸ˜¥ðŸ˜¥ðŸ˜¥ðŸ˜¥ðŸ˜¥