James Ronald Stafford, 77, of Flower Mound, Texas, formerly of Whitesboro, was called to his eternal home on Thursday, August 29, 2024.

James was born on December 24, 1946 in Whitesboro, Texas to James Wesley and Alice Pauline (Dillon) Stafford.  

He worked for the City of Dallas until his retirement.  James enjoyed fishing, playing guitar, and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Stovall of Flower Mound; son, Ryan Stafford and wife, Ashley of Whitesboro; daughter, Jamie Sandmann and husband, Christopher of Whitesboro; grandchildren, Darrian Stovall, Devon Stovall, Ashlie Graves, Harlie Stafford, Wesley Stafford, Kyndal Owens, Kaylor Sandmann, Everly Sandmann, and Judson Sandmann, significant other, Sandy Stafford, sisters, Gail Dooley, Debbie Clark and husband, Terry, and brother, Robert Eddings.

James was preceded in death by his parents, James and Alice Stafford, and sister Beverly Ann Bates.

Funeral Services honoring James were held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, officiated by Jordan Dillon and Rodney Dillon. Interment followed at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro.  

A time of visitation for family and friends was held on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.