MR. STEVEN LEE “STEVE” STAFFORD, age 56, of Milan, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his residence.
MR. STEVEN LEE “STEVE” STAFFORD, age 56, of Milan, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at his residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00PM Sunday, November 30, at Southerland Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Aubrey Corbitt officiating.
Steve was born in Marshall, Arkansas, on February 18, 1969, to Teresa Anne Stafford and the late Devon Harness. He was a graduate of Leslie Arkansas High School, and lived in several places including California, Texas, and Arkansas during his early years. In Arkansas he worked for several years in the family business, where he hand planted pine trees. He later settled in Milan, GA in 1996, where he raised his family and worked as a handyman for both Wiggins Insulation and later for Graham and Studstill. He then owned and operated a ground maintenance business for over 10 years. He was of the Baptist Faith, enjoyed hunting, spending time with his family and friends, and really enjoyed fishing for red snapper in Destin, FL. Steve was a hard-working family man who always supported his family, whom he loved dearly. In addition to his father, Steve and was preceded in death by his Brother, Richard Cravey, Father-in-law, Thomas Doody, and Sister-in-law, Billy Jo Doody.
Steve is survived by his Wife of 32 years – Laurie Ann Doody Stafford of Milan; Daughters – Taylor Dowdy of Conroe, TX, Taylor Sandfur of Marshall, AR, Susanna Stafford of Empire, and Stacy Stafford (David Bailey) of Eastman; Sons – Samuel Stafford of Valdosta and Matthew Stafford of Milan; 7 Grandchildren – Bailey Stafford, Barrett Stafford, Kenneth Dowdy, Jr., Kayton Dowdy, Kimberly Watson, Scott Watson, and Patrick Watson; Mother – Teresa Stafford Watts (Earl) of Leslie, AR; Brothers – Mark Cravey (Ethel) of Little Rock, AR and Tim Cravey of Leslie, AR; Sisters – Amber Wallace (Jimbo), Andrea Wilson (Kurt), Angel Weatherbea, all of Leslie, AR and Rebecca Pilkinton of Montgomery, AL; Mother-in-law – Cynthia Roy Doody of Milan; Brothers-in-law – Thomas Doody and David Doody (Sonia) of Milan; Numerous Nieces and Nephews.
The family may be contacted at the Stafford residence, 210 Railroad Street, Milan, GA, and will receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel on Sunday, November 30, from 1:30PM-2:00PM. The family has requested that in addition to flowers, contributions be made to Milan Baptist Church, 27 3rd Ave, Milan, GA 31060.
Locally owned and operated, Stokes-Southerland Funeral Home, has been "A Tradition of Trust" to Eastman, Dodge County and Middle Georgia for over 65 years.