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James W Stafford Sr, 70, of 604 Superior St, died at 12:30 am Tuesday (June 2, 2009) in Elkhart Hospice House.
He was born May 9, 1939, in South Bend to William Isaac and Rose (Wagner) Stafford.
On Nov 22, 1959, he married Nancy G Bonne in South Bend.
She survives along with one daughter, one son, one brother, Robert L Stafford of Cashiers, NC; and one sister, Doris A Stafford Ladyga of South Bend.
He was preceded in death by six siblings, William Junior, David "Red" Sr, and Marjorie Virginia Stafford, Pansy June Galloway, Zelda Rose "Doll" Vittorie and Minnie Mae Scanlon.
Mr Stafford retired as a custodian in 1990 after more than 22 years of service to the Penn-Harris-Madison school system. He was an avid angel collector, enjoyed camping and was known for his great sense of humor.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation will take place. Elkhart Cremation Services, 2100 W Franklin St, Elkhart, is assisting with arrangements.
Memorials may be given to The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care.
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