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John Stafford Obituary

John L. Stafford CHARLESTON - The relatives and friends of Deacon John L. Stafford, those of his wife, Mrs. Bertha Stafford, his children, Patrice Stafford, Shawndrea Johnson, Nancy Jenkins and Johnnie, his brother, James Stafford are invited to attend his funeral service on Saturday, February 5, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., in Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 2678 Meeting Street, North Charleston, SC. Interment Sunset Memorial Gardens. Viewing this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the church. Family hour 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.suburbanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2011.

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Anthony B Smith

January 26, 2025

Ms. Bertha Lee, our blessings to you and the family.

Anthony

January 26, 2023

Ms. Bertha Lee, our best and prayers to you and the family. Standfast in the liberty where Christ has made you free, Love you more than you know and hope to see you soon when we are able to travel to the South, your son in Christ! Anthony

DARIA WRIGHT

February 8, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Anthony Smith

February 7, 2011

Ms Bertha Lee and Family: May God bless you in this time of sorrow; but we know that "Big Johnny" is with the Lord rejoicing that he made it to the kingdom! Be encouraged and remember we have a redeemer Our Lord Jesus Christ. Be blessed and if you need us please call. Patrice please call me if you need me; your borther in Christ, Anthony!
Tita could not make it she is very weak and still struggling; she sends her love and prayers for you all!

February 7, 2011

Bertha and family please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of the
School Crossing Officers and especailly mine and Rosie's. We will be contacting you when things slow down a bit.

Michael Miller

February 5, 2011

Deacon Stafford, you will always be MY Deacon. I will remeber you as a true and loving servant of the Lord. Rest in peace Deac.

Michael L Miller

Allie Capers

February 5, 2011

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Josephine Dubois

February 5, 2011

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Frederika & Bowens Middleton

February 5, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Viola Ravenel Mack

February 5, 2011

To the Stafford Family,
My prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with you as you go through this transition. Know that the Lord will never leave you nor forsake you. God is who you must lean on with the love of all of your friends who love and care for you. May God's blessing forever be with you.

Renee' Brown

February 4, 2011

Patrice, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mr. Stafford touched the lives of many.

23rd Psalm
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures:
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul:
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil: For thou art with me;
Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou annointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over.

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.

Renee' Mack Brown

Shermon Jones

February 4, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

The Coleman Family

February 4, 2011

Dear Stafford Family,
Words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear!
May Gods Peace surrounds you as your memories brings comfort.
Our deepest condolences,

April Turner

February 3, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Ralph Johnson

February 3, 2011

Hi Bertha,

I know you will miss John because you`ll were so close. Sometimes you will cry sometimes you`ll smile and laugh, but God will see you thru the whole process. Death is something we never can get use too but look to the hill from which cometh your help.

With love from Solomon,Mary,Janice,Buddy,Ralph,LaClisha,RalphII,and Shantel

Toni Tittle

February 3, 2011

May your family and friend help you get through this lose in your life. Know that now you have a gardian angel watching over you and your family. Take comfort that he is helping God to lead you in the right direction. This candle will help lead the way. I am so sorry for your lose.

Toni Tittle

February 3, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Cheryl Lee-Myers

February 3, 2011

To Nancy O.Jenkins& Family--Sorry to hear of the loss of your father.May God be with you in your time of sorrow.

February 2, 2011

To Nancy and family -- our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time -- may the love of your family and friends bring comfort to you
Love,
Judi, Ron and Pam

Holly Dingle

February 2, 2011

Patrice, trust that GOD will continue comfort you and your family during this difficult time. My prayers and deepest condolences are with you all.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted� Matthew 5:4

February 2, 2011

you have lived a full and blessed life.may god be with you my friend.brother-in-law chat

Josephine Stanley

February 2, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Heidi Stewart Hamilton

February 2, 2011

May God Bless this family during this difficult time.

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