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Jan 31, 1940 - Jun 28, 2018
I was looking for George.... to contact him and catch up a little....I waited too long....
He and Chuck (my first husband) were such good friends and served together in Viet Nam... Chuck thought so highly of him. Maybe they are fishing together now ...
They are both missed --- so much.
My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Candace Orona
Tuscaloosa, Al.
Candace Orona
January 01, 2024 | Tuscaloosa, AL | Friend
PLease accept our very deepest sympathy in your loss. George was a very nice person and will be missed. Thinking of you. Sincerely, Mary Catherine
Mary c and Marvin
July 05, 2018 | PInckneyville, IL | Friend
I just saw this on a veterans site. George was senior medic for a time on my team at Detachment A-341, Budop, Special Forces Camp in 1969. He was a good guy and did a great job at a time when he was truly needed. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Mike Parks
June 30, 2018 | Mt Sterling, IL | Military
We are very saddened by Dads passing. With deepest sympathy. Martin, Kimberly, Anthony, Jeff and Abigail Gifford. Dad was a heck of a man.
Martin Gifford
June 30, 2018 | Sainte Genevieve, MO | Son
I'm sorry I can't be there to say Goodbye... I'm sure going to miss you Buddy. Love you George..
Mary Freund
June 30, 2018 | Tamaroa, IL | Friend
The FTD Eternal Affection Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED
Robert Gifford
June 29, 2018
R.I.P. Dad
Robert Gifford
June 29, 2018 | Granite City, IL | Son
Dehlila, so sorry to hear of Georges passing. Please covey my condolences to the rest of his family! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Bonnie Paszkiewicz
June 28, 2018 | Highland, IL | Friend
George F. Gifford, age 78, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 2:39 a.m. in Pinckneyville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Pinckneyville, IL.
George was born on January 31, 1940 in Orient, IL, a son to Luther and Martha (Johnson) Gifford. On January 16, 1990, he married Dehlila Pulke in Pinckneyville, IL and she survives. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having obtained the rank of Sergeant First Class serving during the Vietnam War as an Airborne Green Beret Special Forces Combat Medic and served in the Army for 21 years. He earned two Bronze Stars, one Bronze Star with V-Device, a Purple Heart and many other medals during his service. He later worked in counseling as a Crisis Coordinator for Randolph County, IL for 21 years. George was a member of Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL and loved attending church and working with the children at the church. He was a member of the Coulterville V.F.W. #6865, Coulterville, IL and enjoyed fishing, turkey hunting and working with his wife at the White Rabbit, Pinckneyville, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Dehlila Gifford of Pinckneyville, IL; five sons, Martin Gifford of Farmington, MO, Joseph Gifford of Texas, Byron (Patty) Gifford of Florida, Robert Gifford of Kentucky and Mark Gifford of Colorado; a daughter, Kimberly Gifford of Ohio; a stepson, Travis Wisely of Pinckneyville, IL; a stepdaughter, Regina Wisely of Pinckneyville, IL; a sister, Wanda June Filban of Tennessee; eighteen grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, George Gifford; a brother; and five sisters.
Funeral services will be held at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Mark Lee officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL. Military graveside rites by Coulterville V.F.W. Post #6865, Coulterville, IL.
Friends may call at Beaucoup Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Beaucoup Baptist Church Building Fund, Pinckneyville, IL.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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