Joseph J. Stafford Ill
November 4, 1953 –
On Friday, Jan. 13, Joseph J. Stafford Ill, beloved husband and dedicated father, passed away in Tampa, Fla. He was 69. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marie A. Stafford; his sons, Joseph J. Stafford IV (Melissa), Evan L. Stafford (Caroline), Preston S. Stafford (Barbara); and nine grandchildren.
Joe was born in Sarasota on Nov. 4, 1953, and spent the majority of his life in the Tampa area. He was known as a quiet man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He didn't always have a lot to say, but when he did speak, people listened, except for his wife. He was an accomplished electrician and was more than capable of handling most any situation with just a few tools he kept in the back of his truck.
He loved fishing and hunting in his younger years and never hesitated to wake his sons up before sunrise to go wet a line with him. He appreciated a nice glass of whiskey, a rare steak and he never passed up on a mid-day nap.
Joe was born in Sarasota on Nov. 4, 1953, and spent the majority of his life in the Tampa area. He was known as a quiet man who enjoyed spending time with his family. He didn't always have a lot to say, but when he did speak, people listened, except for his wife. He was an accomplished electrician and was more than capable of handling most any situation with just a few tools he kept in the back of his truck.
He loved fishing and hunting in his younger years and never hesitated to wake his sons up before sunrise to go wet a line with him. He appreciated a nice glass of whiskey, a rare steak and he never passed up on a mid-day nap.