Cliff Stafford

Clifton Ray Stafford of Scranton, Arkansas, was born on July 7, 1954, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Cliff left this walk of life at his home with his wife of 49 years by his side. He was called to his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 7, 2025. He was 71 years old.

Cliff devoted his entire life to serving his Lord. He was called into the ministry at a very tender age. He began preaching the word of God as an ordained Minister. He was highly respected by others. A man of God, a loving husband, and caring brother, with a huge heart for all. Cliff was multi-talented, a musician, a singer, and a songwriter that shared the love of God through gospel music. He sung in many gospel groups through the years with family and friends. He was proud of the work he accomplished while running a gospel radio program (Into the Word). This aired from a local broadcasting station, reaching and touching the hearts of many. He was retired from Tyson Foods, Inc. in Clarksville. Cliff was a member of Oakland Street Full Gospel Church in Clarksville, Arkansas.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 14th at Brotherton Funeral Home Chapel in Paris, Arkansas, with Pastor Richard Gray officiating. Burial will follow at McKendree Cemetery, located north of Subiaco, Arkansas, under the direction of Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Paris.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lindsey Gibson Stafford and Dorothy Stafford. He leaves behind his wife, Mary (Anderson) Stafford; a sister, Marlene Pelt and husband Tommy of Roland, Oklahoma; and two brothers, Jack Stafford and wife Jayne of Denison, Texas and Don Stafford and wife Diane of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; and a numerous amount of extended family and friends.

Pallbearers are Josh Morris, Teddy Payne, Jacob Anderson, Lance Stafford, Mike Payne, Larry Jones, and Danny Cowell.

Honorary pallbearers are Michael Wilkins and Larry Herron.

The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

His final journey in this life was hard but with his family of faith, the support and love of his caring wife, along with many prayers, it made his crossing easy.

The scripture that fulfilled in him was 2 Timothy 4:7-8; I have fought a good fight; I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

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