Kenneth Leon Stafford

Kenneth Leon Stafford, 80, a resident of Cleveland, TN passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 in a local healthcare facility. He was born in Apison, TN on June 4, 1940 a son of the late Isaac and Vixie Kiddo Stafford. Kenneth was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army after faithfully serving his country. He was a man that enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. Kenneth enjoyed the great outdoors, archery, riding his tractor and motorcycle and playing his guitar in his spare time.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three sisters Mary Ruth Davis, Wilda Mae Kuykendall and Tot Lowry.
Kenneth leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving wife of 60 years Linda McKenzie Stafford, Goddaughter Beverly Goodwin (Terry), Beverly’s daughter Heather Rogers (Jeremy) and Beverly’s grandchildren, Lilli & Willow, numerous other extended family members and host of friends.
A graveside service is planned for Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 1:30 PM in the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Guinn Green officiating.
You are encouraged to share a memory of Kenneth and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home is honored to assist his family with these arrangements.