Mr. Gifford was born on February 22, 1937 in Valley Head, Alabama. He was of the Baptist faith and moved to Chattanooga where he was a diesel mechanic and retired from Keystone Automotive.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vera Gifford; wife, Mary Estelle Gifford; parents, Bulie and Della Gifford; and several brothers and sisters.
Surviving are his children, Robert (Pam) Gifford, Jr., Melissa Wilkey and Alvin (Iowan) Gifford; grandchildren, Robert Gifford, III., Shelly McFall, April Gimm, Tonya (Kenny) Wallin, Dixie Gifford and Autumn Gifford; several great-grandchildren; and brother, Thomas Gordon (Nancy) Gifford.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 PM on Monday at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at the funeral home with Rev. Wayland Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at McInturff Cemetery in Meigs County, TN.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.
