Jack L. Stafford, 72, a resident of Cleveland passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in a Chattanooga healthcare facility. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Stafford was employed with the Bradley County Road Department for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria Bell Stafford; parents, Ernest and Jewel Stafford; brothers: Donald Stafford, Johnny Stafford, Joe Stafford and Gary Stafford; and sister, Patsy S. Ledford. He is survived by his son, Jack Stafford, Jr. and wife, Susan; granddaughter, Taylor Stafford; brother, Ernest Stafford and wife, Charlotte; sisters-in-law, Patricia Stafford and Gail Stafford all of Cleveland, and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 2, 2013 in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Cleveland Animal Control, 360 Hill Street, Cleveland, TN 37311. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Stafford family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.