Jeffrey Michael “Jeff” Stafford, age 55, of Minor Hill, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Jeff was born on May 18, 1970, in Pulaski, TN, to Thomas Michael and Brenda Gail Felker Stafford. He was a former employee of Valley Packaging, American Magotteaux, and Direct TV. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, bird hunting, and spending quality time with his family and friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his brother Shane Stafford.
He is survived by his wife Melissa Stafford, parents Mike and Brenda Stafford, daughters Makayla Stafford and Heather Stafford, daughter Ashley Roder (Ross), sons Sammy Gingerich, Shawn Gingerich, and Matthew Gingerich (Alyssa), brothers Tim Stafford and Paul Stafford (Lacy), grandchildren Zane Carruth, Eliza Johnson, Joey Ethridge, Maddie Roberts, and Ellie Claire Roder, nephews Jack and Harison Stafford, nieces Sophie and Lily Stafford, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held from 11 am to 2 pm on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home, with the funeral to follow at 2 pm. Interment will be in Minor Hill Cemetery. Carr & Erwin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jeff will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.