Stanley Watford

Stanley James Watford age 55, of   Vancleave,  Mississippi went home victoriously to be with his Heavenly Father on February 23, 2019.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 31, 1963, the son of James Alexander Bethel and Ruth Irene Watford.
Stanley received his high school diploma from New York School of Printing.  After graduation Stan, as he is affectionately known to family and friends, enlisted in the United States Navy where he served honorably for 20 years.  CE2 Petty Officer Stanley Watford served in two Naval  occupational  specialties during his military career.  His first 10 years was spent as a Fleet Sailor, specializing in Aircraft Support Equipment Maintenance. In his second 10 years, he excelled as a Navy Seabee performing the diversified duties of Construction Electrician (CE2), Second Class.
During his active military service, Stan met and fell in love with Miriam Allende, the joy of his life.  They were married on November 27, 1999 and to this union, three beautiful children were born.
After retiring from the Navy, Stan was employed for several years as a Security Officer at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula Mississippi.  Stan also owned and operated his own Business, Universal Security LLC.
Always faithful to their spiritual walk with God, Stanley and Miriam attended  Northside Assembly of God Church, Biloxi MS.  As active members, they participated in many church events that provided Christian outreach to the surrounding communities.   He was always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need; Stan voluntarily offered his time and talent in electrical and maintenance work throughout the church facilities.  He provided scheduled grounds security services to his home church on a continual basis.  Stan and his family regularly attended weekly services and Bible Studies.
Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Bishop James Alexander Bethel, his Mother Ruth Irene Watford; two brothers, Ronald Leonard Bethel and Deacon William Henry Bethel; three  sisters,  Rev. Dr. Yvonne Marie Akhir Bethel-Wright, Deborah Smith, and LaVerne Bethel-Brown;one nephew,  Sherod Watford; and a precious mother-in-law, Maria Cristina Baez.
To cherish his wonderful memory, Stan leaves in our care, his faithful wife Miriam Watford; four children,  Stanley Andres (Mississippi Army National Guard), Stanley Jessie, Cristina Ruth and Ricardo Alexander Watford; two sisters, Rashidah Watford-Dixon (Percelle), and  Diane Bethel; one brother, Earley Watford (Sabrina); one uncle, Eddie Heckstall;  one sister-in-law, Nilsa Allende and  a number of beloved nieces, nephews and a host of other incredible relatives, families and friends.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd at Washington Ave. in West Jackson County.  The funeral service will be on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Northside Assembly of God Church, 14901 Lemoyne Blvd, Biloxi with military honors being presented.
Burial in Biloxi National Cemetery will be on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at 11:00 a.m.
RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd, at Washington Ave. in West Jackson County is proudly serving the Watford family.
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