Steven Ray Gafford's Obituary
Steven Ray Gafford, 24, died tragically in an automobile accident September 16, 2014. He was born January 4, 1990 in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated and attended White Station High School and attended Hosanna Church of Pope, MS. He married Sarah Nicole Lambert and together created three beautiful children: Wesley Ray, Kayleigh Joy, and Molly Kaydence. Steven loved his children deeply. Even though his was young, Steven was a grateful father and husband. Steven was also a good friend to those who knew him, was helpful and generous. His warm smile and sense of humor will be missed. Steven is survived by his wife, Sarah Gafford; their children, Wesley, Kayleigh and Kaydence; his mother, Mary McCay; step-father, Free; his father, Joe Gafford; sister, Courtney Gafford; two borthers, Brandon Pine and Travis Gafford; and his grandparents, Peggy and James Winborn. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother and grandfather. He leaves cherished memories to his wife and children, his mother, his father, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. His funeral will be held Sunday, September 21 at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home. Visitation will be Sunday 1-3 p.m. also at Memorial Park, 5668 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38119. “To look around is to be distressed; to look within is to be depressed; to look up is to be blessed.” Author Unknown “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 “The Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit, intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.” Romans 8:26-27
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