Mr. Joe Stafford
Mr. Joe Thomas Stafford, age 80, resident of the West Otis Community of Sevier County, Arkansas, passed from this life on Friday, October 23, 2020, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

He was the youngest of six sons born to James Samuel and Bertha May Chandler Stafford on March 6, 1940 in West Otis. He married the love of his life, Nancy Mae Black, on May 27, 1960 in Horatio. To this union, four children were born. Joe worked in several capacities during his life, including the Treating Plant in De Queen and Cement Plant at Foreman, but his joy came in Agriculture. Joe enjoyed his time spent at the farm with Nancy, their children and grandchildren, as well as, deer hunting.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William Stafford; two great-grandchildren, Hiedi Smith and Blake Williams; and four brothers, Cecil, Curtis, Jack and Willis "Bump" Stafford.

Joe leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of over 60 years, Nancy Stafford of Horatio; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lorraine and Rick Williams, and Jolene and Preston Smith, all of Horatio; one son and daughter-in-law, Cliffton and Andrea Stafford of Horatio; eight grandchildren, Matt (Destinee), Stephen (Ashley), Alicia, Will, Wes (Paige), Katherine, Kaitlin and Connor; seven great-grandchildren, Harper, Kaiden, Gerrick, Tucker, Saprina, Jet and Haven; one brother, Luke Stafford of Lockesburg; as well as, nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Graveside Services for Mr. Joe Stafford will be held at 10:00 A.M., Monday, October 26, 2020 at the West Otis Cemetery, with Bro. Larry Sherman officiating.   Burial will follow, under the direction of Chandler Funeral Home, De Queen. You may send an online sympathy message at www.chandlerfuneral.com.

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