Gilbert Faford Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Gilbert Faford of Flat Rock, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Gilbert left this world on August 11, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gilbert Faford to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Nelson Faford and Vivian Faford (Foreman); his wife Diane Ellen Faford; and his daughter Cindy Lee Beard. He is survived by: his children, Tammy Kaune (Richard), Kim Fisher and Gibby Faford, II (Grace); his son-in-law Gary Beard; his grandchildren, Sam Oliver (Cassie), Jeremy Oliver (Christa), Willie Nino (Jeanette), Samantha Buvia (Tom), Christine Evans (Nick), Andrew Faford, Haley Faford, James Queen and Lee Queen; his great grandchildren, Brenden Nino, Alexis Nino, Easton Buvia, Carson Buvia, Owen Evans, Liam Evans, Skye Queen, Lee Queen, Ellie Queen, Emmitt Oliver, Charlotte Oliver and Sophia Oliver; and his sisters, Kay Murray and Willetta Austin.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of his daughter Cindy, as well as Gibby, being a cancer survivor himself.
