Chuck passed peacefully, and was reunited with Cynthia, his wife of 65 years, on January 25, 2023 in Yuma, AZ. Chuck was born and raised in Ashtabula Ohio to Charles Henry Stafford Sr and Gladys Evelyn May. After graduating high school (where he was voted best dressed) he spent 3 years in the Army where he was a tank operator and mechanic. He also spent several years with the National Guard.  Chuck married Cynthia Rose Burnett of Ashtabula  June 20, 1953 in Ashtabula. They had two children Charles Henry Stafford lll and Tifany Lyn Guy. Chuck really enjoy flying. He had his pilots license and used to take his son flying with him over Ashtabula and Cleveland Ohio. He also enjoyed music, camping, bowling, playing cards, hiking, dancing, going to church, traveling, spending time with family and friends, and mostly puzzles. Chuck was a watchmaker then later became an engineer. He also lived in Pasadena CA, Phoenix AZ, Prescott AZ, Lake Havasu City AZ then finally Yuma Az.

Chuck is survived by son Charles Henry Stafford lll (Sheila Jianfang Nong) grandson Kai Stafford of Phoenix Az.

Daughter Tifany Lyn Guy (Bert Guy)  of Yuma AZ, Grandchildren Samantha Guy of Kingman AZ, Sterling Stafford Guy (Annaliese Michelle Miller Adkins) of Clarksville TN, sisters Celeste Knowlton and Harvene Thompson.

Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, brother Philip and his wife Cynthia.

All who have known him remember him as a quiet, gentle man with a big, loving heart. Chuck will be greatly missed.

Big thank you to the nurses and CNA's at Yuma Nursing Center! You took such good care of him and made sure he had his cheese balls, root beer and puzzles!