Kenneth John Stafford

Kenneth John Stafford, son of John Stafford and Loretta (Aker) Stafford was born January 19, 1964 in Marshfield, Missouri. He departed this life May 24, 2023, at his home in Linn Creek, Missouri at the age of fifty-nine years, four months and five days.

On in he was united in marriage to Delta Chapman and to this union children were born. Together they shared years of marriage.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Patti, a nephew, Jamie Stafford, and his grandfather Bud Detherow.

He is survived by his wife Delta Stafford of the home; one son, Michael Moody & fiancé Pari Lafrance of Camdenton, Missouri; one daughter, Ami Yonts & Herb Lamkin of Wichita, Kansas; two step brothers and one step sister. As well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Kenneth was raised in Marshfield, Missouri and was a 1982 graduate of Marshfield High School. After graduation Kenneth enlisted into the United States Army where he proudly served his country with great pride and was honorably discharge in March 16, 1992. Kenneth then moved to the lake area where he became a brick mason for a number of years before beginning his career in Telecommunication Networking Construction. Kenneth was an active member of the Masons for several years prior to his passing.

In his spare time Kenneth enjoyed fishing, trips to the ocean in Florida, cruising in his Mustang Cazper, but most of all his time spent with his family for Sunday dinners or any other time he could be with his family and friends.

He was a loving and a caring husband, father, neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends.

Burial services with Military Honors will be held at 4:00p.m., Saturday, July 8, 2023 in the Marshfield City Cemetery in Marshfield, Missouri Celebration of life services following the Military Honors at the Marshfield Community Center in Marshfield, Missouri.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton, Missouri.