Donald L. Stafford Jr. 61, of Taylorsville, KY (formerly of Vermilion) passed away Saturday January 23, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a long illness. He was born February 10, 1954 in Ypsilanti, MI. Donald retired in 2007 from The Ford Motor Co. as an Automotive Painter. He was an avid guitarist, and loved spending time with his family, music, and riding his motorcycle. Survivors include his wife of eighteen years; Debbie A. (nee: Schneider), a daughter; Stephanie McCale (William) of Vermilion, a son Donald C. Stafford of Vermilion, grandchildren; Isabelle and Tyler McCale, his mother; Lorraine Cragin (nee: Young) of Elyria. Donald was preceded in death by his father; Donald L. Stafford Sr., and a sister; Barbara Konrad. All services will be private. Memorial contributions in Donald's memory can be sent to The Fender Music Foundation P.O. Box 67 Agoura Hills, CA 91376. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elyria (440)322-4626. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com