Paul Richard Stafford II, age 67 of Troy, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 10, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Paul Richard & Doris Jean (Eikenberry) Stafford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the Vietnam War. He was an Audio Visual Engineer for ESPN and several musicians over the years. He was an avid member of the First Baptist Church of Troy, where he was involved in many groups.

He is survived by his mother Doris Stafford, brother Thomas Allen Stafford of Idaho, sister Marjean (Jack) Akers of West Milton and several family members and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother Charles Robert "Bobby" Stafford.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at the BLESSING-ZERKLE FUNERAL HOME, 11900 N. Dixie Dr., Tipp City, Ohio 45371. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday at 1:00 at the funeral home with Pastor Dale Christian officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens, Tipp City. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A.C. Skinner Parkway Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida 32256.  Condolences may be made to the family at www.blessingfh.com .