Allen James Gifford Sr.

July 1, 2018

Mr. Allen James Gifford, Sr., age 88, died Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Atrium Health-Pineville. The memorial service will be at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 12, 2018 at the Lord's Armory Church, 1734 Harris Road in Fort Mill, with Pastor Jim Grennan officating. Born in Pemberton, N.J., Mr. Gifford was the last surviving of seven children born to the late Daniel and Lydia Horn Gifford. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was a P.O.W. for three months. Surviving are his son, Allen “A.J.” Gifford, Jr. of Fort Mill, three daughters, Darlene Holloway of Smyrna, TN, Denise Blankenship (Wayne) of Catawba and Diane Lee (Jason) of Fort Mill; five grandchildren, Christina Howard, Danielle Gifford, Dakota Holloway, Kimmie Weeks and Mackenzie Holloway; two great-grandchildren, Angela and Natalie Howard; and his daughter-in-law, Pat Gifford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Marinella Gifford (2008) and his son, Bruce Gifford (2012).