Columbus, OH — John “Farmer” Duane Stafford, 75, died of natural causes April 19, 2021, at home.

He was born March 13, 1946, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Donald Fred and Betty Jean Morris Stafford.

Mr. Stafford was a longtime Standardbred owner and was employed at Packard Electric and General Motors.

Survivors include his son, Robert; daughters, Deborah Barna and Michelle; sister, Mary Brewster; brother, Mark; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Donald; and a sister.