Kenneth Lee Stafford, age 64, of Benton died Wednesday July 6, 2011. He was born December 15, 1946 in Ashdown, Arkansas. Kenneth was a retired Hydrologic Tech for USGS, a US Army Special Forces Green Beret serving in Viet Nam and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Benton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mildred Stafford, daughter, Kimberly Brown.
Survivors, wife, Nancy L. Stafford, Benton; son and daughter-in-law Michael and Brandy Stafford, Bryant; daughter, Kathleen Stafford, Fayetteville, Arkansas; brother William Stafford, Ashdown; sister, Shirley Broomfield, Alleene, Arkansas; six grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 10:00 am Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Benton.
Cremation arrangements are by Ashby Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Organ Fund, 200 North Market Street, Benton, Arkansas 72015.
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