Celebrating the life of
Byron Harms Stauffer
August 12, 1939 - January 11, 2011
Byron Harms Stauffer, 71, died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 in Savannah.
Mr. Stauffer was born in Savannah, GA on August 12, 1939, the son of the late Byron Reginald and Mildred Harms Stauffer. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and was honorably discharged after six years of dedicated service. Following his military tenure he owned the Honda of Savannah store until 1978. For many years following he worked in the yachting industry with his late wife, Maxine Stauffer. Together, they started "Formula Cars East", traveling the SCCA racing circuit and helping other drivers to many wins and trophies.
Mr. Stauffer was preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years, Anne Maxine Butler Stauffer. He is survived by his daughter, Zena Whittinghill and husband Lee of Salisbury, IN; son, Byron John Stauffer and wife Davina of Hollywood, FL; grandchildren, Byron James Stauffer and wife Katrina of New York, Erin W. Lucas of Kentucky, Kyle W. Whittinghill and Deanna R. Whittinghill, both of Indiana; step-grandson, Austin Cawisch of Florida and great-granddaughter, Emma R. Lucas of Kentucky. He is also survived by his beloved poodles, Fuzz, Hoover and Wag.
A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will be receiving friends one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow the memorial service at Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
I new byron and his family as a child and still have those memorys when they lived in st.augustine fl.byron worked at the yacht pier where there boat the damnitall shared a slip with my dads boat,the rubber duck. Im sad to hear of your loss.i lost my father18 years ago.my thoughts and prayers are with the family.ill never forget him.
- wayne h.loveday, palatka, FL
To the family of my old friend, Byron. I am saddened to hear of the passing of my childhood buddy. As kids and teenagers we did it all. Drag racing, speed boats, Halloween pranks and some things we don't talk about. The time was fast and furious! Thanks for the memories. God bless you as you join your family I knew so well growing up. Forever friend - Joe
- Joseph Glover, Sautee, GA
Jim and Cole Morgan both knew Byron from the time they started racing.Not a nicer person you could meet.We're racing this weekend with many of his friends. Memories and respects will be shared.
- Jim Morgan, Lighthouse Point, FL
Bryan and Max were wonderful people. Very giving and kind. They will truly be missed.
- Dwight Kelly, Alpharetta, GA
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Byron was a wonderful friend.
- Ray Phillips, Savannah, ME
Byron was a great friend. God could not have created a more perfect being. We love you always.
- Carrie and Lester Phillips, Eden, GA
You will forever be loved and missed.
- Carrie Phillips, ,
I new byron and his family as a child and still have those memorys when they lived in st.augustine fl.byron worked at the yacht pier where there boat the damnitall shared a slip with my dads boat,the rubber duck. Im sad to hear of your loss.i lost my father18 years ago.my thoughts and prayers are with the family.ill never forget him.
- wayne h.loveday, palatka, FL
To the family of my old friend, Byron. I am saddened to hear of the passing of my childhood buddy. As kids and teenagers we did it all. Drag racing, speed boats, Halloween pranks and some things we don't talk about. The time was fast and furious! Thanks for the memories. God bless you as you join your family I knew so well growing up. Forever friend - Joe
- Joseph Glover, Sautee, GA
Jim and Cole Morgan both knew Byron from the time they started racing.Not a nicer person you could meet.We're racing this weekend with many of his friends. Memories and respects will be shared.
- Jim Morgan, Lighthouse Point, FL
Bryan and Max were wonderful people. Very giving and kind. They will truly be missed.
- Dwight Kelly, Alpharetta, GA
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Byron was a wonderful friend.
- Ray Phillips, Savannah, ME
Byron was a great friend. God could not have created a more perfect being. We love you always.
- Carrie and Lester Phillips, Eden, GA
You will forever be loved and missed.
- Carrie Phillips, ,
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
