Stafford, Gary Louis

Gary Louis Stafford, age 63 of Gatlinburg, TN passed away Saturday, December 4,2021. Born February 23, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of Robert Stafford and late Martha Ann Hawkins Welch.

In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by special dad, J. C. Welch, and brothers, Phil Stafford and Rick Welch.

He is survived by his

Father – Robert Stafford

Brother – Robbie Stafford and wife, Alyssa

Sister – Karen Welch Baker and husband, Rick

Daughter – Amanda Wilson

Eight Grandchildren, One Great Grandchild

Special Nephew – Drew Baker who was a caregiver for Gary

Nieces and Nephews – Chris Stafford, Chrissy Stafford, Heather Baker & Melanye Potter

Uncles – Roy Hawkins & wife, Phyllis, Ronnie Welch & wife, Carla, Gary Welch & wife, Vickie

Cousins – Rhonda Hawkins Quesenberry & husband, Danny, Dan Stafford & wife, Dana, Eva Hutchenson and Frankie Ridpath, Cliff Bryant

Funeral services will be held Thursday 2:00 p.m., December 9, 2021 in the Bower Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski with Chaplain Bobby Ward officiating. Burial will follow at Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski.

Visitation will be from Thursday from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. To sign Gary’s online guestbook, visit www.bowerfuneralhome.com – Bower Funeral Home, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.