Dewey Allison Stafford entered into this world on October 1, 1949. He was born in Bledsoe County to James Albert Stafford and Betty Ruth (Bice) Stafford, and was raised in Cumberland County. He was a hard working man who spent his career in construction and operating heavy machinery. He was a Christian man who loved his Lord and his family and he attended the Bible Methodist Church in Crossville. He loved to hunt and fish and work on cars with his sons. He is survived by his wife Virginia Dean (Garrett) Stafford– Sons Chris Stafford and wife Jodi, Joshua Stafford and his wife Lisa, and Phillip Stafford– Grandchildren Evan Stafford, Isayiah Otero, Noah Otero, Elijah Otero, Wyatt Stafford, and Alyssa Stafford– Brothers John Stafford and Larry Stafford– and Sisters Nancy Kilby and Mary Kimball. He was preceded in death by his parents James Albert Stafford and Betty Ruth (Bice) Stafford, and brothers Earl Stafford and Jerry Stafford. He was devoted to his Lord and family and will be deeply missed by so many. Dewey Allison Stafford departed this world with his family by his side and went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 12:26 AM. Pallbearers for Dewey Allison Stafford are Caleb Stafford, Tim Matthews, David Garrett, Lee Garrett, Anthony Griffin and Terry Garrett.

2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”