On March 12, 2008, John William Stanford, 81, of Chapel Hill lost his short battle with cancer and went to heaven to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.The familyJohn was born September 2, 1926 in Meadville, PA. After graduating from Fort Lauderdale High School, he attended the University of Florida. He served in the US Army Air Corps before returning to the University of Florida to complete his Bachelor's degree and where he also received his Law degree in 1954. John practiced law in Fort Lauderdale, FL for 22 years and retired in 1976. From there, he started a 30 year career of teaching law at Baylor University, Oral Roberts University and then Regent University.
Survived by his wife of 56 years, Frances Bixler Stanford, son John W. Stanford Jr., daughter-in-law Pamela, and grandsons John III, Lowell, and Thomas of Southlake, TX; son David W. Stanford, daughter-in-law Mary Beth and grandson Michael of Chapel Hill, NC; and son James D. Stanford, daughter-in-law Debbie, grandson John Thomas, and granddaughter Staci of Colleyville, TX.
Memorial Service to be held Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:00am at the First Baptist Church, Colleyville, TX.
Donations can be made to the:
John W. Stanford Endowed Scholarship of Law
Baylor University
One Bear Place #97026
Waco, TX 76798
Please come back often in the next weeks to see the updates to the Gallery and Life Story sections. You can send private notes, photos, and other memories directly to the family at jwssr@stanford.us.
Links:
http://law.baylor.edu/History/Faculty/faculty_table.htm
http://www.regent.edu/acad/schlaw/faculty_staff/stanford.cfm
