Ray Stafford's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2025 in Gainesboro, Tennessee

Ray Stafford

December 2, 1938 - September 29, 2025 (86 years old)

Gainesboro, Tennessee

Ray Stafford's obituary , Passed away on September 29, 2025 in Gainesboro, Tennessee

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Ray Stafford

December 2, 1938 - September 29, 2025 (86 years old)

Gainesboro, Tennessee

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Ray Stafford Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ray Stafford (Gainesboro, Tennessee), who passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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, Henderson Stafford and Lucenda Haney Stafford; and his siblings, Clifford Stafford, Nannie Bell Mayberry, Mattie May Stafford, Fred Stafford, Brinie Jewell Hammock, James H. Stafford, Eugene Stafford, Ona Elizabeth Hix and Roger Stafford.

He is survived by: his wife Bunie Flatt Stafford; his sons, Gary Ray Stafford (Margie) of Gainesboro, TN and Jackie Stafford (Jeff Duffer) of Nashville, TN.; his grandchildren, Jacob Stafford (Grace), Samantha Brown (Derek) and Holly Hillis (Alex); and his great grandchildren, Sadie Brown, Weston Ray Brown and Max Hillis of Gainesboro.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Pharris Cemetery or the Tannehill Lodge Children's Christmas Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Anderson-Upper Cumberland Funeral Home



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October 13, 2025

Shane Abbott lit a candle

“In loving memory of Ray. Bunie, and Beloved family. I am so sorry for your loss of Ray. His life was a Blessing to many and His Legacy will Forever be Remembered. I’ll treasure the moments built with him and I’ll see Him again soon.”


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