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Dallas Ray Stafford, 83, passed away on June 22, 2010 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. He was born Feb. 28, 1927 in Dyersburg, Tenn., to Willie Mae and Grover Stafford.
Dallas lived in Tennessee with his dad, and they traveled around to work before he went into the Army. After that, he came to California where he worked as a cannery worker in Thornton and met his wife, Lillie. He later drove for Lodi City Cab, then Dial-a-Ride for 27 years before retiring. Dallas lived in the Lodi and Galt area for many years. Dallas was a very friendly and caring person, and he loved to tell jokes. He also loved God and his family very much. He loved family gatherings and all the grandchildren. He made many friends and was loved by all.
Dallas and his wife Lillie attended Full Gospel Community Church in Elk Grove with Pastor Allen Daniels as their pastor for many years. Dallas was well taken care of and loved by the staff at Austin Gardens for the last six months. He will be truly missed but forever and always remembered.
Surviving are three sons, Don Syrock, Charles Syrock and Gary Syrock; two daughters, Beverly Miller and Mary Fernandez; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; brother, Benny Stafford of Chicago; and sister, Christine Daniels of Dyersburg, Tenn.
Dallas was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie Stafford; two brothers, Wilson and Jr. Stafford; sister, Evelyn McLaughlin; son, Melford Syrock; and two grandsons, Dallas Syrock and Tim Miller.
Funeral services were held June 29 at Lodi Funeral Home in Lodi with committal following at Cherokee Memorial Park.
Bio by: LyndaBentz
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Beloved Husband of; Lillly Terry-Stafford; ; Son of Grover Herman Stafford & Willa May Stafford-Stafford; Brother of; Evelyn Lucille Stafford-McLaughlin; Bennie Franklin Stafford; Mildred Christine Stafford-Daniels and the late; J.R. Stafford;Aaron Wilson Stafford & Gather Lee Stafford;
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1927 - 2010 (83 years)
