Monday, December 23, 2013 2:52 pm

Therman “Therm Rat” Stafford, age 35, of Forest City, NC passed away Sunday, December 15, 2013.

Born November 27, 1978 in Polk County, NC, he was a son of Marvin Andrew Stafford and Jackie Bailey Stafford.  Therm Rat worked for A & L Lumber for many years and was an avid car racer and fan.  He competed on all the local race circuits and also enjoyed fishing.

In addition to his parents, survivors include two brothers, William Stafford and wife, Cynthia and Marvin John Stafford and wife, Janie all of Forest City; niece, Lindsey Marie Stafford; two nephews, Andrew Dean Stafford and William Stafford, Jr. He is also survived by ten uncles, six aunts and a number of cousins.

A memorial service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bob Philbeck officiating.  

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.