Paul Stafford Jr.

December 13, 1946 ~ January 14, 2024
Paul Stafford Jr., 77, a lifelong Martinsville resident, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Franciscan Health Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 13, 1946 in Martinsville to the late Paul Stafford and Edna Mae (Crawshaw) Stafford.
He was a Martinsville High School graduate with the class of 1964. He retired from Navistar in 1997 where he was a supervisor. He also was self employed as an auto mechanic and owned Stafford Dirt Hobbies, an excavating business. He married the love of his life, Nicole “Nikki” Lynn Gilliam, on June 29, 1996.
His family describes him as a professional television watcher. He greatly enjoyed his TV time and loved anything “manly” including Yellowstone, Chuck Norris, Rocky, and Rambo. He also was an avid Elvis Presley fan. When he was not overly entertained, he also had achieved professional status at napping. All joking aside, he loved his family. He greatly enjoyed spending time with them and especially enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren.
Paul is survived by his wife, Nikki Stafford of Martinsville; sons, Brian (wife, Sonja) Stafford of Martinsville, Brad Stafford of Bloomington, Sean (wife, Joy) Stafford of Nashville, TN, and Patrick Stafford of Martinsville; daughters, Angie (husband, Tom) Crockett of Quincy, Stacey (husband, Ryan) Fagg of Plainfield, Rachel Stafford of Mooresville, and Rebecca Stafford of Martinsville; brother, Fred (wife, Myra) Stafford of Martinsville; sisters, Sharon Stafford of Martinsville, Ginger (husband, Tony) Kelly of Martinsville, Lora Tworek of Martinsville, and Robin (husband, Doug) Johnson of Martinsville; thirty grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Edna Stafford; daughter, Leslie Jo Stafford; brothers, Gary Stafford and Charles Stafford; sister, Ruth Rader; and grandchildren, Thomas Ray Crockett and Cody Daniel Stafford.
Family and friends are invited to visit on Sunday, January 21st from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service and Crematory in Mooresville. Paul’s Life Celebration® Service will begin at 11:00 am on Monday, January 22nd at the funeral home with an hour of visiting prior. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Centerton Cemetery.
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Rick & Dana Figg and family has purchased Loving Embrace for Paul Stafford Jr.
From the Church has purchased Cherished Moments – Blue for Paul Stafford Jr.
Marc Tworek has purchased Peace Lily for Paul Stafford Jr.
David and Tami Lakes has purchased Pure Peace for Paul Stafford Jr.
So sorry for your loss. Mary Beth (Champlin) Fetherolf, a fellow MHS class of 1964 grad.
I know my best friend sure loved her dad and made it known to everyone around how he was such a wonderful daddy. May he rest in peace- prayers for the family and ones who knew him. I never met him but I know my bestie sure loved her daddy. – Much love-
Sure hate this sad news. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith (2 Timothy 4:7). RIP Paul. God Bless
The Poe Family has purchased Classic Blooms for Paul Stafford Jr.
Your IEI family has purchased Cherished Moments – Blue for Paul Stafford Jr.
Parker Schott & Allie Senyard has purchased Purple Majesty for Paul Stafford Jr.
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Our condolences to Paul’s family. I worked with Paul at Navistar for many years. He was a fine man.
The Shostrands has purchased Sympathy Garden for Paul Stafford Jr.
RIP Uncle Paul~sleep peacefully ♥️
Love you bunches.