W.P. Stafford

Graveside services for W.P. Stafford, 83, of Covington, will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 17, 2020 in the Kimball Cemetery in Bosque County. Reverend Brad Slaton will officiate.

W.P. Stafford passed away September 12, 2020 in Covington. He was born November 17, 1936 in Cleburne to William Jasper and Cora (Johnson) Stafford. He graduated for Rio Vista High School and served in the Army. He married Joann Wilson on September 1, 1958 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. W.P retired from the Santa Fe Railroad after 30 years of service. He was a Diesel Gang Foreman who never lost his love for his job.

Mr. Stafford was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He was a quiet soul who loved people. He enjoyed working and spending time with his cattle. He was a member of the Rio Vista Baptist Church. Dub was a 32nd degree mason with the Blum Masonic Lodge # 607.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Joann Stafford; his twin, J.C. Stafford and wife, Cecileen; many nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and friends who will miss him.

Preceding him in death were his parents, William and Cora Stafford; his son, Wilson Paul Stafford; siblings, Johnny William Stafford, Estie Mae Stafford Allen, Blanch Stafford Ward, E.C. Stafford, Dewie Henderson Stafford, Doris Fay Stafford Collins, and Bobbie Gene Stafford.