Clayton H. Stafford, age 82 of Wilmington, DE passed away on December 29, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 14, 1935 in Wilmington, DE to the late Clayton A. Stafford and Blanche (Blackwell) Stafford.
Clayton was a self-employed upholsterer and owner of Stafford’s Upholstery. He loved fishing, hunting and trap shooting and was a member of the local Trapshooting Club.
Clayton is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia “Pat” Stafford; daughter, Robin Baker (Steve); sons: Richard R. Stafford (Debbie) and Michael C. Stafford; grandchildren: Kelly, Stephen, Josh, Nick, Rebecca, and Jessie; three great-grandchildren; brother, James Stafford (Cindy); and sisters: Joan Hawkins (Spencer), Joyce Thompson, and Debbie Brown (Doug).
A Celebration of Clayton’s Life will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 11:00 am at R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc., 122 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19711. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to, “St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital” and send in care of the funeral home.