To the Family,

Sending my heartfelt condolences to each of you in the loss of your loved one. May the love of our Lord and Savior surround you in the days ahead. Keeping you all lifted up in my thoughts and prayers.

I will always "LOVE YOU" gone but NEVER EVER  forgotten love sis ❤️

I didn’t know Nolan personally , just heard about him alot from my friend June .  She is a wonderful person and she took awesome care of her brother and talked about him a lot .  June is an amazing sister , daughter and friend and I know you will miss your bother dearly . One thing you can bet on is he knows how much you love him.❤️ I will continue to pray for your strength and that the Lord comforts your heart . 🙏🏽If you need anything or just to talk you know you can always call me . Love you ❤️

It's hard to put into words what I'm feeling about Nolan. We shared a lot of years, memories and ups and downs, but through it all, we always managed to stay friends and brothers. I just know i'm going to miss you. 
Stay up my brother wherever you may be. I will never forget you. One day we will see each other again. Rest in peace.
Love Sylvester & Megan

My condolence to family and friends Prayers God Bless

Nolan, Rest in Peace and remember you are loved and blessed. When we spoke less than two weeks ago you said to me “Hey”, I asked if your throat was dry, you said yes. I’m going to remember the “Hey”, so upbeat. I’m going to hold on to the sound of your voice. Until we meet again. I have so many good memories of you, your mom and me. One was at a Christmas. So Nolan, I love you always. Now you are with your mom, my sister. As well as with my mom, your grandmother and with your grandpa. You are resting now, being blessed. So until we meet again. My heart is aching. I’m hurting, but I know you are resting. I know my June is hurting as well. But we’ll hold on to each other until all of us are in the Most High Place, because in  His house there are many mansions. We shall be with all of our family: the Stafford’s, the Jones’,  the Kline’s, the Robinson’s. We all love you June and Robin. So again, until we meet again. Love and blessings from Aunt Edna and cousins Tina and Robert Reese.

Nolan was such a good person let’s say one of a kind threw  just his everyday presence we got to become good friends  but  my job he wouldn’t let anyone else but me wait on him they would be Dianna Nolan’s here he always made me laugh and always would bring me some little Knick nack the kind of cute things like our grandparents would have I still have my Angel figurine my Books always a little something to say thank you  I will Cherish now even more RIP Nolan You Left A Big Mark on Me Enjoy Your Glory You Deserve It

My sincere condolences to the Stafford family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. 💐🙏🏽

My condolence to family and friends Prayers ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾God Bless

Nolan- you will be missed everyday. I can’t walk past your room without tearing up a little. Being able to take care of you these past two years have been an honest blessing. You were always able to make me laugh with our secret handshake that was so secret we didn’t even know what it was. You made me laugh when you rolled your eyes when I would put your hat on sideways. Whenever June needed help with a puzzle you always told her to grab me and I always enjoyed watching her complete those puzzles in the blink of an eye lol. Marcus always said that we teamed up against him and it was always fun to prove him right when I snuck you in a couple of bites of sweet treats. Shhh.. don’t tell June. Your smile always brought a smile to my face, hiding in your room was always the best part of my day. 
June and Marcus- I am so deeply sorry for your loss, please still come to visit us. I love you both

Another one of our friends have moved on. All I can do is to think of the good times we shared and remember what those times ment to us. Take your rest my friend and I'll keep thinking of you when we shared good times together back then. 
George Johnson

I was very saddened to hear that Nolan passed away.  We've been friends for decades.  I'm so thankful that I was able to see him the last few days of his life.  I hope he knew I was there and that I was hoping he'd pull through, no matter how unlikely and illogical that wish was.  Nolan will be missed.  I have many nice memories of Nolan.  He loved to travel and he loved to drive, which was a good thing as it's not something I like.  Nolan and I took several trips together and I'll cherish those memories forever.  Nolan cared about his appearance and always looked nice.  Nolan will live on in our hearts and in the name of his grandson who is on the way.  Our son, Nolan Kyle, is giving his new baby Nolan's middle name.  I send my sincere condolences to his sister, June and her partner, Marcus.  Nolan, may you rest in peace.

June, I just want to let you know you have done a wonderful job taking care of your brother. Your mother would be so proud of you. You’re a beautiful person and I know your brother loved you so much. You’re a strong woman continue to be faithful he’s resting. You have done a great job. Continuous prayers for you and Marcus. Whatever you need me give me a call. 💖

Love Miranda and Mrs. Surratt.🙏🏾💫

Oh JB, my heart is broken for you and the family. I know he's at peace and without discomfort now. I remember after I would see Dad, I would go over and see Nolan. Give him a hug and ask how he was doing.  I remember Nolan and Dad had danishes that I brought in on my day off and I was standing there watching over both of them. I have so many memories and I'll cherish them forever. But I get to know that Nolan and Dad are chatting it up now.

Sending prayers and love to Uncle Nolan and Momma June who i consider as my bonus family. Nolan and June  would always greet with a warm helllo and a bright smile that I would never forget. Memories will always be in my heart. The boys and I love you always. Peace and blessings.

Sending love to all the family.  Rest in peace Nolan, may you find peace on the other side. Watch over our loving son.

June, my deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family. Uncle Nolan was never a friend… you all were ALWAYS family, and my uncle Nolan lived life to the fullest. I still remember his Michael Jackson afro, him walking his dog down Milwaukee and all the hot rods and fancy cars that Uncle Nolan would pull up in.  Giving God all the glory for allowing us the opportunity to spend with him was truly a blessing.  Forever rest in paradise, Uncle, and give Aunt Clara, Mama, Papa, Aunt Kathy and Derrick all hugs for me. I love you 💕

Oh my gosh, June, my heart just breaks for you. I am so incredibly sorry. I know there are no words that can make losing your brother any easier, but I want you to know how much I’m thinking about you and how much I love you.

I’m so grateful I got to see Nolan this past December. I never would have imagined then how special that moment would become.

I know your heart is hurting so badly right now. Just take one day at a time and let yourself feel whatever you need to feel. Please know I’m here for you—anytime, for anything. You don’t have to go through this alone. Sending you the biggest hug and so much love. ❤️ Kim

To the Family of Nolan Earl Stafford:
My heart goes out to June the sister of Nolan.  You were there every day for six years watching over Nolan and when you needed to go you always made sure someone was with him so he never was alone.  You pushed him down the hallways in his wheelchair so he could see other things and the sunlight.  No one did the things you did June for him.  To the rest of the family, I say God Bless you for whatever part you played in Nolan's life.  I know his soul now rest with his Father, Mother, Sister, Brothers and his Uncle Sam Jones and other family members and friends in Heaven.  For me, Nolan's Aunt by marriage, I'm happy to say that I loved Nolan and I believe he loved me.  I will miss him deeply, however, I know I will be with him again in Heaven!
God Bless Nolan and the Family!

Mary (Midge)Jones and
the late Sam Earl Jones husband

My sincere condolences June with  the loss of your brother Nolan. You are my in my thoughts at this time and I pray that he continues to watch over you from above. May he rest in heaven and I’m sending you all my love

To this Wonderful Family, especially his Sister June, my heart was saddened to hear about the passing of your Beloved  brother Nolan.  So I  pause to send my Deepest condolences,  along with my Love and Friendship to you.  Praying that the Lord above will give you the comfort,  strength and understanding as you travel through this most difficult journey.  I have known Nolan for many years and I shall always remember his smile and his expressions along with his silly question  that would make us both laugh when I  would give him a silly answer,  when I  would go visit him.  Thank you June and Marcus for allowing me these precious memories.  You both did an excellent job every single day  taking care  of Nolan these last few years . May his soul now find Rest and Peace, because he fought a good fight until the end. Hold those precious memories that you have of Nolan near and dear to your hearts forever,  because in the days and nights ahead  when are missing his presence they will bring a smile to face through those falling tears. Remember that Love still lives beyond the grave.  Blessings upon you always. Love you much ❤️.

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Nolan Earl Stafford

August 28, 1952 – September 4, 2026

Burden-Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home

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Laid to Rest St. John's Cemetery Jackson Michigan