Jackie Stafford, 75 of Batesville, MS, passed away April 2, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Brenda Stafford; daughters, Jana Williams (Jason) and Paige French (Jeremy); son, Jed Dale Stafford (Sarah); two brothers, Ronnie Conley and Rusty Conley, and grandchildren, Alyssa Williams, Dawson Williams, Haley Stafford, Ashley Stafford, Brooklyn Stafford, Madison French, Zoey French, Conner French, Caleb French, and Hunter French.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lena Stafford; sister, Norma Dean Phillips; and one brother, Melton Conley.

Mr. Stafford served in the United States Army in Germany and Vietnam during the Vietnam War. He retired as a Maintenance Supervisor from Inca Presswood. He enjoyed fishing, all aspects of football, and he was a master craftsman. Most of all he enjoyed being with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He held many titles, son, brother, soldier, husband, dad, grandpa, and Mayor of Shake Rag, TN, population 44 and 1/2.