John Edward Gifford

John Edward Gifford
John Edward Gifford, 88, of Bridge City, Texas, passed away on September 8, 2016, at Mid-Jefferson Hospital in Nederland, Texas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 12, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, Texas. Officiating will be Revered Jack Comer of Circle Drive Baptist Church.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City.

John was born in Arkansas on June 2, 1928. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, which he retired from in 1966. John then worked at TRW in the aerospace industry. He went on to work at Orange Ship Building in the 1990’s, his last three years as General Manager. He retired at age 73. He was a Mason and a member of the American Legion.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Connie Gifford; 4 sisters; and 1 brother.

John is survived by his loving wife, Patsy Kibbe-Gifford; children, Debbie Kane and John Gifford; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.