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Bill Gifford Obituary
Beloved husband of 59 years to Sue Gifford (nee McKinney). Dear father of Ricky Gifford, Terry Gifford, Jimbo Gifford, Sandy Warner and the late Scotty Gifford. Loving grandfather of Aimee, Jason, Waylon, Deana, Joey, Missy, Josh, Amanda and Lexi. Great grandfather of Kirara, T.J., Kayonna, Landon, Kayla, Elizabeth, Alysia, Suzie, Caroline, Anthony, Eleanor, A'Riyah and Annabell. Brother of Ben (Lavon) Gifford and Shirley Burke. Loving uncle, cousin, coach and friend to many.
Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He coached numerous girls fast pitch softball teams and was also a pitching coach. He retired from St. Louis Community College after 40 years of service. His favorite hobbies were fishing and above all else being a grandfather.
Services: A graveside will be held at the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Road, St. Louis with full Military Honors, Thursday, 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Visitation at the SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road, Ballwin, Wednesday 4-8 p.m.
Memories and Condolences
for Bill Gifford
erwin kourik
June 1, 2020
I dearly miss my boss, friend,and father figure every day.
Mike Emmons
June 11, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Gifford. Some of my best baseball memories are from the years he coached our team at Ellisville Ball Park. He was a great coach but most important he was a good man. I'll always remember him as one of the best role models a person could have. Your family will be in my prayers.
Dean Brake
June 10, 2015
Dear Aunt Susie, Sorry to hear about Uncle Bill! Our prayers and sympathy are with you and your family. I always enjoyed being in Bill' presence. He was very cheerful and kind to me and David. I guess Heaven was in need of another sports enthusiast! Sincerely, Dean and Theda and family
donn eckard
June 10, 2015
So sorry to the entire Gifford family. Bill was a great guy will hold a place in our hearts and memories forever. Donn & Michelle Eckard
ken williams
June 9, 2015
Bill was an amazing person. Debb and I will miss him greatly. Bill got me started in college softball over 20 years ago. we had many wonderful road trips to fla. every year. Sue he always held you in the highest regard. he could not have done softball without you. Billie I just hope you and I can coach softball in heaven again cause it was the best years of my coaching career. Rest in peace good friend. Ken Williams
Sheryl McWilliams
June 8, 2015
Mr. Gifford is someone I will remember for the rest of my life. Wonderful memories and always had a smile for everyone.
erica meiners
June 8, 2015
We all miss you! Rest in peace. Until we meet again <3
Bev & Bill Mundy
June 8, 2015
So sad to hear of Bill's passing. Bill and I feel honored to have known Billie Dean, as we lovingly liked to call him. A true friend and family man. Always made us laugh.
Our prayers for Sue and the childen through this very difficult time.
Katie
June 8, 2015
Bill was an awesome pitching coach. I started taking pitching lesson from him when I was 6 years old and continued for 13 years. He not only was my pitching coach, but a dear friend who taught me a lot about softball and life. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace Coach Bill!
Tracey (Hughes) Davidson
June 8, 2015
Mr. Gifford you have made so many great, life long memories for so many of us Ballwin kids. You were just an amazing man. This world was blessed for God loaning you to us for 81 years. I'm quite certain that all of hearing this sad news of your passing shed tears and smiled at the same time just thinking of what a great man you were. We will see you again someday.Rest in Peace Mr. Gifford
Cassie Parkin-Wasem
June 8, 2015
Bill was an amazing man. He was also an amazing softball coach. Many years ago I took pitching lessons from him. I will always remember his trick pitches and how he was the one that showed me how to hold the ball for a change up. God Bless the Gifford family during this time.
ERWIN KOURIK
June 8, 2015
MY BEST FRIEND,MENTOR,BOSS!YOU WERE ALWAYS PATIENT AND UNDERSTANDING AND I WILL SORELY MISS YOU !
Vickie (vanzandts)beachly
June 7, 2015
You will be missed uncle bill
Aimee Young (Gifford )
June 7, 2015
I love you papa
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