Delbert Leon Gifford
August 17, 1921 - April 7, 2017
Delbert Leon Gifford, age 95, of Trenton, GA passed away Friday April 7, 2017. He served in the United States Army in the Philippines during WWII. He was a member for over 61 years and a deacon for over 40 years at Calvary Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his wife, Velma McCarver Gifford, parents William and Annie Gifford, brothers Buck, Conley, Bill, and Charlie Gifford; sisters Elsie Phillips, Pearl Sullivan, and Flossie Jones. Survivors include son Eddy (Peggy) Gifford; daughter Leonda (Mitchell) Smith; grandchildren Dana (Matt) Nethery, Josh (Amy) Gifford, Kyla (John) Castleberry, Ansel (Christy) Smith, and Amanda Smith; great-grandchildren Bryce and Brayden Nethery, all of Trenton, GA; also several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Calvary Baptist Church Building Fund PO Box 546, Trenton, GA 30752. Funeral services will be held 1 PM Monday April 10, 2017 in the chapel with Rev. Billy Wallace and Bro. Mitchell Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Hills Memorial Gardens with Military Honors. Family will receive friends 5 PM until 8 PM Sunday and 12 PM until service time Monday at Ryan Funeral Home, Trenton, GA.
Delbert Leon Gifford, age 95, of Trenton, GA passed away Friday April 7, 2017. He served in the United States Army in the Philippines during WWII. He was a member for over 61 years and a deacon for over 40 years at Calvary Baptist Church. He... View Obituary & Service Information