He was born on November 11, 1950, in Newton, NC, to the late Avery Javon Stafford and Mertis Marie (Carrigan) Stafford.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 54 years, Yuki; his three children, Andy, Amy, and Cathy; two sisters, Connie Schronce (Randy) and twin sister Annie Sweet (Charles); numerous nieces, nephews, extended Carrigan and Stafford families; and his best friend Greg. He was preceded in death by his parents and his little brother Bobby.
Danny proudly served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, followed by a distinguished career with DC Metrorail. He was incredibly proud of his wife, children, fur babies, and grand-feather baby, with a special admiration for Garfield the cat. A loving, lighthearted jokester with a heart of gold, Danny was always there when needed and generous to a fault. He loved his trucks, fixing cars, doing repairs around the house, fishing, taking scenic drives, watching wrestling, as well as trying and making new foods. His favorite pastime was being surrounded by loved ones and his dogs.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg, VA at 11:00 a.m. where a viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. A reception will follow the service in the same building. Burial will be with military honors on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:30 at the National Memorial Cemetery in Quantico.
The funeral service will be live streamed at: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/c26119103603790.
