George Stafford

Smithfield, NC: Mr. George Wolfe Stafford, age 85, of  258 Lake Park Circle, died Wednesday at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. A memorial service will be held  11:00AM Saturday at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Garner, NC.  Rev. Leonard Rex will officiate. Mr. Stafford was born  December 14, 1930 in New York to the late  Franklin Dewey and Louise Wolfe Stafford.  He was a retired teacher and administrator with New York State School System.  Mr. Stafford was a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.  He was a Second Lieutenant in the US Army serving in the Korean Conflict  and a lifetime member of the American Legion. Mr. Stafford was an avid community volunteer. Surviving include wife, Linda Stonier Stafford; sons, George D. Stafford and wife,  Carol; Scott P. Stafford and wife, Sue; stepchildren, Tina Lisk, Tammy Smith and Amy Hardenburgh and husband Rob;  five grandchildren and  three great grandchildren. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SECU Hospice House, 426 Hospital Road, Smithfield, NC 27577 or Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 15772 NC 50 Hwy, Garner, NC   27529.