Jay H. Stafford's Obituary
Jay H. Stafford of Mandeville, LA, formerly of Big Rapids, MI, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He was born on May 31, 1937 in Noblesville, IN to Jesse Homer Stafford and Margery May Holden Stafford.
Jay is survived by his beloved wife, Carole Furness Stafford; his children Barbara Stafford (Bill Davidson) and Julie Scarborough (James); grandchildren Tonya Scarborough (Stephen), Melissa Liskowski (Fredrick), James Scarborough, III (Jessica), Jessica Faulk (Trent), Jaelinn Scarborough; and ten great-grandchildren.
Jay is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Thomas Stafford; his sister Nona Swiger; and two grandchildren Jason Scarborough and Jordinn Scarborough.
Jay worked at Wolverine Worldwide Shoe Company for many years, followed by a successful career as a business owner in advertising.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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