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Alfred Stafford Obituary
He has been a resident of Lawrence since 1971.
He was born on March 29, 1939, in Blakesburg, Iowa, the son of Floyd Adolphuf and Florence Helen (Fisher) Stafford.
Earl served his country in the United States Army as a master sergeant until he retired.
He married Katherine "Kate" Ann Stafford on December 23, 1958, in Albia, Iowa. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2009.
Survivors include two sons, Keith Michael, and wife, Karen, Nashville, Tennessee, Jeffery Scott, Lawrence, KS; one daughter, Kathleen Lynne Mitchell, and husband, Michael, Lawrence, KS; seven grandchildren, Forrest, Lance, Tehya, Kayleb, Chad and wife Brynn, Matt, and two great-grandchildren, Reagan, Rhett. He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Tammi, and Grandson, Brandon.
The family suggests memorial contributions in his name to the American Legion, Post #14 and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com.
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Tanner Stumbaugh
December 13, 2016
Scott and Family: I am so sorry for your loss! Earl was always such a nice man to me whenever I saw him, regardless of how he was feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Take Care.
Sally Behringer (Workman)
December 12, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. Earl brought a lot of love and laughter to a lot of people, and he will be very much missed. From the Workman family.
Jodi Stafford
December 11, 2016
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. Uncle Earl was a great person.
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