John Franklin Stafford Obituary
John Franklin Stafford, born on October 13, 1937, passed away on August 22, 2026. John Franklin leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Wesley Quayle Stafford and May Mamie Pedigo; and his brother Stanley Ivy. He is survived by: his children, John David Stafford (Spring) of Grass Lake, Daniel Ponstein (Melanie Kania) of Houston, TX, Jordan Ponstein (Kelly) of Jackson, Tracey Lynn Schultz (Ben Dortch) of Fort Worth and Mariann Stafford (Jay) of Descanso, California; his stepson Mark Melton (Trish) of Mountain Home, Arkansas; his brothers, Thomas Stafford (Marilyn) of Chelsea and Lowell Stafford (Mary) of Ypsilanti; and his grandchildren, Shane Melroy Stafford, Nicole Ann Stafford and Charles Daniel Ponstein.
