Albert Kenneth Stafford

Albert Kenneth Stafford, 74 Classification Officer Lakeland-A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Albert Kenneth Stafford, 74, of Lakeland, Florida passed away September 2, 2012 due to respiratory distress. Kenneth was born in Raiford, Florida on May 3, 1938. He was the eldest of 7 children born to Albert and Sarah Stafford. He served in the Air Force after graduation from high school. He retired from Florida Department of Corrections after 31 years. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judith, 3 children: Sharlene Pierce, Harold Stafford and Sharlotte Wilkerson; and 6 grandchildren, as well as his siblings: Bob Stafford, John H. Stafford, Donald Stafford, Margaret Kitler, and Randy Stafford. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Iris Griffis. The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 11, 2012 from 5-7pm in the Tribute Center at Heath Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at 11:30am at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. Service: 09/12/2012 Florida National Cemetery Tribute Center at Heath Funeral Chapel Visitation: 09/11/2012 Tribute Center at Heath Funeral Chapel