Richard Fred Stafford

Richard grew up in Hollywood, California. He was Co-Founder of the Atlanta Pet Fair and Ann’s Mobile Pet Grooming. He was an animal lover, with a particular fondness for Dachshunds. He enjoyed watching all sports and black/white movies from the comfort of his home.

Richard loved to travel with his favorite destination of Las Vegas.

He lived his life by two philosophies: (1) You don’t have to remember the truth; and (2) Don’t do anything today that you can postpone until tomorrow because tomorrow you may not have to do it at all!

Survived by his wife of 44 years Ann, of Atlanta, Brother-In-Law, Tommy Noles of Snellville, and Niece Kelly and Nephews Mark and Richard who reside in California. He was especially fond of Ann’s Nephews, Lance and Michael. He looked forward to “quirky” Christmas gifts for them, such as laminated lottery tickets.

A celebration of life service will be held 12 noon January 2o, 2022 at HM Patterson Oglethorpe Chapel in Brookhaven, Georgia. Rev. Blake Carter officiating. Family will receive friends and family from 11 am till 12 pm.

Interment will be at Arlington Memorial Park, Atlanta, GA. A grave-side service is not planned.

Note: Service for Richard and his mother-in-law, Joyce Noles, will be combined, as they passed three days apart.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hmpattersonOglethorpe.com for the Stafford family.