For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;

but of power,

and of love,

and of a sound mind.

2 Timothy 1:7

Mr. Kevin Stafford of Carlisle, AR, formerly of San Diego, CA, born on July 8, 1951, went to be
with His Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Baptist Health in Stuttgart, AR.
Kevin was a member and faithful servant of the Carlisle Pentecostal Church of God in Carlisle,
AR.
Kevin was preceded in death by his parents, Craig Lee Stafford and Rosemary Hendricks
(Hearn), first wife Patricia Stafford (Murphy), brother Kerry Stafford and sister Kelly Stafford.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Donna Stafford. Siblings Karen Cross, Kenny Stafford and
Keith Stafford. Children Scott (Ashley) Stafford, Jesse (Lorri) Stafford, Jodi (Stuart) Terronez,
Jimmy Stafford, Sarah (Dee Jay) Bybee, and Susan (Jared) Healy. Grandchildren Jakob and
Audrey Stafford, Marissa Stafford, Joshua Coury, Jayden, Parker, and Cael Terronez, Sutty and
Ben Stafford, Isla and Cash Bybee, Dusty (Kayla) Waters, Nicoa and Hunter Healy.
Great-grandchild Elias Waters. Mother-in-law Ann Alberson and a host of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends.
Kevin was born in Moline, IL and relocated to San Diego with his family as a child where he
lived until the late 90's raising his family with his first wife, Pat. He was a welder by trade and in
his younger years raced motorcycles professionally. He met and married Donna Sue in 2002
and relocated to Carlisle, AR to enjoy his later years of retirement working in his shop. He loved
his family and friends, working on his '84 Corvette and driving fast. He enjoyed music, especially
old church hymns. His favorite Bible verse was 2 Timothy 1:7 - For God hath not given us the
spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
"Jesus Christ is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords and don't you forget it." - Mr. Kevin Lee Stafford