Mr. Leonard E. Stafford Sr.
June 28, 1936 - January 27, 2018
Leonard Edgar Stafford , Sr. passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 surrounded by his family after a short battle of heart failure. He was born June 28, 1936 the son of Haywood ("Swag") Stafford and Ida Stafford in Battle Creek, Michigan. Leonard enjoyed working in his yard and gardening. He also had a love for antique cars. His favorite television show was "Undercover Boss". He enjoyed spending time with family, and grilling at family cookouts. He was a fun, outgoing person with a good sense of humor who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents, Haywood ("Swag") Stafford and Ida Stafford; one sister, Donna McShan; brothers, Haywood Stafford Jr., Gerald "Pete" Stafford, Williams "Bill" Stafford and 3 sons, Michael Clopton, Danny Stafford and Timothy Stafford. Leonard is survived by his son, Ricky Dixon, Leonard McElrath, Leonard (Aretha) Stafford, Jr., Marlen Stafford, Earl Howard, Steve Rupe, Tony Rupe and Leonard Rupe; daughters, Gloria (Arthur) Poplar, Ida Stafford, Laurie (Joe) McPherson, Helen Rupe, Angel (Jeremy) Haas, Angela O'Neill, Amanda (Danny) Costner and Leniya Stafford; his sisters, Joyce Cross, Frances McGinnis, Felecia Simpson, Thelma Rucker and Betty Kirk; and a special friend, Kathy Morgan. Also, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Leonard Edgar Stafford , Sr. passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 surrounded by his family after a short battle of heart failure. He was born June 28, 1936 the son of Haywood ("Swag") Stafford and Ida Stafford in Battle Creek, Michigan. Leonard... View Obituary & Service Information