STAFFORD FAMILY and FRIENDS
27th BI-ANNUAL REUNION
July 3-5, 2026
27th BI-ANNUAL REUNION
July 3-5, 2026
Brookfields, Burnsides, Eskridges, Fairs,
Grissoms, Sheltons, Staffords, and Wynnes
Grissoms, Sheltons, Staffords, and Wynnes
THE NAME WE CARRY
Honoring the Legacy of Our Fathers
and the Promise of Our Sons
and the Promise of Our Sons
2026 REUNION EVENTS
FRIDAY, JULY 3
FAMILY HANG - TIMELESS TREASURES THROUGH THE AGES
Get ready for FAMILY, FOOD, FUN, & FELLOWSHIP!
Reconnect with family members over delicious food and shared laughter.
Showcase your vocal chops in friendly karaoke battles and engage in a variety of entertaining games.
Also, explore the rich history of the Stafford family, as well as our extended families, through the captivating memorabilia displays. From vintage family portraits to artifacts that showcase our cultural heritage, each item on display becomes a window into the past, providing a tangible link between generations.
And of course, we cannot leave out the Andrew and Fredonia Williams Bowling Tournament that will take place later that Friday night.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 (MORNING)
GOAL GETTERS FIELD DAY / HOOPS & DREAMS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Join us for our Family Basketball Tournament! We'll tip off with 3-on-3 competitions, a Free-Throw Contest, and a 3-Point Shootout. Not playing? Jump into the sack races, Double Dutch, and other fun field games -- there's something for everyone. After a morning of hoops and laughter, players will huddle with our "experienced" family members to talk aspirations, dreams, and the winning strategies to make them real. Bring your squad, your sneakers, and your best team spirit -- let's play, cheer, and grow together!
SATURDAY, JULY 4 (EVENING)
27th STAFFORD REUNION BANQUET
"CROWNED IN LEGACY: AN ALL WHITE AFFAIR"
Dressed in all white, we gather to honor our roots, reflect our unity, and carry the light of our legacy forward.
This year’s banquet is more than a dinner; it’s a tribute of legacy and purpose. We pause to honor the men of our family -- the grandfathers, fathers, brothers, sons, and uncles who have led with love, protected with courage, and carried the torch of our legacy. We celebrate the strength, resilience of our ancestors and the promise of the next generation as we recognize the legacies of all our families: Stafford, Brookfield, Burnside, Eskridge, Fair, Grissom, Shelton, Wynne, and more. Together, we rise as one family with many branches rooted in a powerful legacy.
We will continue to shine a spotlight on our youth and rising leaders through music, poetry, and storytelling. Be moved by a dramatic presentation that reenacts our family’s historic journey, an unforgettable tribute to those who paved the way and the ones who will carry it forward.
SUNDAY, JULY 5 (EARLY MORNING)
RISE & PRAISE: A SUNDAY BRUNCH CELEBRATION
As we conclude our time together, we gather for an opportunity to unite in worship. This moment highlights our collective strength, resilience, and shared faith of our bond and spiritual unity. This will also be a time to meet and bid farewell to family members who are unable to worship with us.
FAMILY WORSHIP at FISHER STREET COGIC, Int'l
We will conclude our reunion with Family Worship at Fisher Street COGIC, Int’l, the spiritual home built by the legacy of Bishop R.L. Stafford.
His unwavering faith continues to shape who we are and reminds us that our family’s foundation is rooted in prayer, praise, and purpose.
A family that prays together, STAYS TOGETHER!
FAMILY HANG - TIMELESS TREASURES THROUGH THE AGES
Get ready for FAMILY, FOOD, FUN, & FELLOWSHIP!
Reconnect with family members over delicious food and shared laughter.
Showcase your vocal chops in friendly karaoke battles and engage in a variety of entertaining games.
Also, explore the rich history of the Stafford family, as well as our extended families, through the captivating memorabilia displays. From vintage family portraits to artifacts that showcase our cultural heritage, each item on display becomes a window into the past, providing a tangible link between generations.
And of course, we cannot leave out the Andrew and Fredonia Williams Bowling Tournament that will take place later that Friday night.
SATURDAY, JULY 4 (MORNING)
GOAL GETTERS FIELD DAY / HOOPS & DREAMS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Join us for our Family Basketball Tournament! We'll tip off with 3-on-3 competitions, a Free-Throw Contest, and a 3-Point Shootout. Not playing? Jump into the sack races, Double Dutch, and other fun field games -- there's something for everyone. After a morning of hoops and laughter, players will huddle with our "experienced" family members to talk aspirations, dreams, and the winning strategies to make them real. Bring your squad, your sneakers, and your best team spirit -- let's play, cheer, and grow together!
SATURDAY, JULY 4 (EVENING)
27th STAFFORD REUNION BANQUET
"CROWNED IN LEGACY: AN ALL WHITE AFFAIR"
Dressed in all white, we gather to honor our roots, reflect our unity, and carry the light of our legacy forward.
This year’s banquet is more than a dinner; it’s a tribute of legacy and purpose. We pause to honor the men of our family -- the grandfathers, fathers, brothers, sons, and uncles who have led with love, protected with courage, and carried the torch of our legacy. We celebrate the strength, resilience of our ancestors and the promise of the next generation as we recognize the legacies of all our families: Stafford, Brookfield, Burnside, Eskridge, Fair, Grissom, Shelton, Wynne, and more. Together, we rise as one family with many branches rooted in a powerful legacy.
We will continue to shine a spotlight on our youth and rising leaders through music, poetry, and storytelling. Be moved by a dramatic presentation that reenacts our family’s historic journey, an unforgettable tribute to those who paved the way and the ones who will carry it forward.
SUNDAY, JULY 5 (EARLY MORNING)
RISE & PRAISE: A SUNDAY BRUNCH CELEBRATION
As we conclude our time together, we gather for an opportunity to unite in worship. This moment highlights our collective strength, resilience, and shared faith of our bond and spiritual unity. This will also be a time to meet and bid farewell to family members who are unable to worship with us.
FAMILY WORSHIP at FISHER STREET COGIC, Int'l
We will conclude our reunion with Family Worship at Fisher Street COGIC, Int’l, the spiritual home built by the legacy of Bishop R.L. Stafford.
His unwavering faith continues to shape who we are and reminds us that our family’s foundation is rooted in prayer, praise, and purpose.
A family that prays together, STAYS TOGETHER!
Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro
Red Wolf Convention Center
223 Red Wolf Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72405
Red Wolf Convention Center
223 Red Wolf Blvd, Jonesboro, AR 72405
For your convenience, we have a block of reserved rooms at the host hotel:
Queen Double or King $129.00 + tax per night.
Handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request.
You may reserve your room under the name STAFFORD FAMILY REUNION. All unreserved rooms will be released on June 13, 2026! After this date, rooms may be available, but at a higher rate.
The rates at the Embassy Suite include a full breakfast and a daily happy hour reception. You are also free to reserve your accommodations at any other nearby hotel.
Queen Double or King $129.00 + tax per night.
Handicap-accessible rooms are available upon request.
You may reserve your room under the name STAFFORD FAMILY REUNION. All unreserved rooms will be released on June 13, 2026! After this date, rooms may be available, but at a higher rate.
The rates at the Embassy Suite include a full breakfast and a daily happy hour reception. You are also free to reserve your accommodations at any other nearby hotel.
The Stafford Family Commemorative History Book
In place of our traditional souvenir booklet, the reunion committee will be selling limited copies of THE STAFFORD FAMILY & FRIENDS SILVER ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE HISTORICAL BOOK. This limited-edition book consists of pertinent information about our families, such as historical genealogies of represented families, ancestral pictures and memorabilia of our relatives and ancestors, as well as a photo gallery of all family members.
Upon registration check-out, you may order your limited-edition copy of this historical book for $125.
Upon registration check-out, you may order your limited-edition copy of this historical book for $125.