John Gifford Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Gifford (Robinson, Illinois), born in Oakland, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 91, on July 15, 2018. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Jana Kay Vennard; and his sister Bernadine Lester. He is survived by: his parents, Earl Levi Gifford and Lillian Gifford (Richerson); his spouses, Virginia Ashby and Thelma Davis Miodus; his daughter Deadra Lynn Gifford; his stepchildren, Mike (Beth) and Suzie (Larry Nickell); his grandchildren, Travis Utterback (Jennifer), Levi Vennard (Lindsey), Lawrenceville, Jandi Cravens (Danny), Robinson, Lauren Ashley and Kyle Blankenbeker (Regan); his stepgrandchildren, Colin Davis (Katy) of Craig Davis, VT and Becca (Miles); his great grandchildren, Lane Utterback, Dylan Cravens, Madison Utterback, Eli Vennard, Issac Vennard and Lillian Blankenbeker; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Asa Davis, Oona Davis and Adler Holbrook; his great great grandchild Allison Utterback; Robinson.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to "The Robinson Food Pantry" or "N.O.W." (Nutrition on Weekends), the local program for feeding underprivileged children.
