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HR 84 - Introduced - PDF
HR84
190213-1
By Representative Ford
RFD:
First Read: 23-JAN-18
190213-1:n:01/22/2018:JEC/jec LSA2018-397
MOURNING THE DEATH AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF MR.
SAMUEL RAY STAFFORD.
WHEREAS, we deeply regret to learn of the death of
Mr. Samuel Ray Stafford of Ballplay, Alabama, on January 15,
2018, at 75 years of age, and we uplift his life and legacy
with utmost reverence and respect; and
WHEREAS, the passing of Mr. Samuel Ray Stafford
leaves a void in the lives of his loving family, many friends,
and the entire community, where he was highly regarded; and
WHEREAS, an Etowah County, Alabama, native and
lifelong resident, he was a faithful and dedicated member of
Lebanon Church of Christ; he was a member of the United States
Army while stationed in Germany for three years; he
accumulated over 32 years of service at the Gadsden steel
plant before it closed; he enjoyed fishing with his best
friend, Ray Floyd, and gardening and sharing vegetables with
family and friends; and
WHEREAS, survivors include his beloved and devoted
wife of 51 years, Linda Thrasher Stafford; son, Harold Ray
Stafford; sisters, Carolyn (Bobby) Finley and Patricia Abbott;
special cousin, Charles (Joyce) Dollahite; special niece,
Sherri Padgett (Brian) Abney; he was preceded in death by his
parents, Samuel Mack Stafford and Cleo Faye Dollahite
Stafford; infant brother, Gerald R. Stafford; sister, Wanda
Stafford Willett; special uncle, Leo Dollahite; and special
grandmother, Della Dollahite; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stafford was a valued member of the
community; although his presence is greatly missed, his memory
is cherished in the hearts and minds of all those who were
fortunate enough to know him; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF
THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That while grieving the death of
Mr. Samuel Ray Stafford, we are extremely grateful for his
abundant life, and we offer this resolution in highest tribute
to his legacy, as well as with heartfelt sympathy to his
family and friends.