West Point, MS – Thomas Gene "Tommy" Stafford, 83, passed away, on October 23, 2020 at North Mississippi Medical Center, in Tupelo. He was born April 16, 1937 to the late Ruth Inez Stewart and James Oscar Stafford. Tommy was a Store Owner for 30 plus years. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran in The United States Marines. He married Ida Frances Stafford on June 21, 1958, in South Carolina, who preceded him in death on November 26, 1995. Tommy dearly loved his family and his little dog Abby. He enjoyed riding in his ranger and spending time outdoors. One of his favorite pass times was to watch old western shows and movies.
Funeral services will be Monday, October 26, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Chris Craven officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens, West Point, MS. Calvert Funeral Home of West Point is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include two daughters, Connie Johns (Ralph) of West Point, Angie Wooten (Rocky) of West Point; 7 grandchildren, Sarah Wilson, Emily Elliott, Debra Robinson, Katie Boyette, Jacob Wooten, Rehan Canterbury and Cristal Moore; 9 great grandchildren, also two sisters, Evelyn Wallace of Tupelo, Ruthie Weathers of West Point and one brother, Lee Stafford (Wanda) of West Point. Those preceding him in death were his parents, James Oscar and Inez Stewart Stafford, wife, Ida Frances Stafford, one son, Tom Stafford and one adopted daughter, Cindy Moore.
Pallbearers will be Thomas Gable, Jacob Wooten, Josh Elliott, Seth Robinson, Chris Boyette and Rodney White.
Memorials may be made to Mississippi State Veterans Affairs Board, P.O. Box 5947, Pearl, MS 39202.
Friends may leave an online condolence at www.calvertfuneralhome.com
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Dear Stafford Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss, and I know that losing a loved one in death can be difficult; so I would like to share a comforting scripture with you. The scripture is found at Acts 24:15. Here the Bible speaks of a “resurrection of the righteous and the unrighteous.” This is a promise God has made to bring our loved ones back to life, and many find it comforting knowing they will be able to see their loved ones again. I hope this message brings the family comfort as well.