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Mr. Joe Lynn Stafford, 78, of NC 801 S., Mocksville, died on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

He was born on Jan. 22, 1943 in Cabarrus County to the late James Charles and Victoria Bernice Howie Stafford.

Mr. Stafford attended Liberty United Methodist Church for nearly 60 years, owned and operated Stafford Hauling & Grading, and was a retired member of Jerusalem Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed working in his garden, piddling in his shop, and working on equipment.

He was also preceded in death by: his wife, Barbara Webb Stafford; a brother, Richard Earl Stafford; and a grandson, John Alexander Miller.

Survivors: his daughters, Bobbie Jo Stafford Miller (Perry) and Kathy Spillman (Steve), all of Mocksville; grandchildren, Joey Miller (Lindsay), Brandon Cornatzer (Sydney), Kameron Spillman, and Delana Spillman; great-grandchildren, Whitney, Adam, Raelynn; siblings, Jerry Charles Stafford and Brenda Dean Stafford; and many nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be conducted in Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery with Dr. Steve Rainey officiating.

Memorials: Liberty UMC General Fund, 141 Liberty Circle, Mocksville.

Condolences: www.eatonfuneralservice.com.