James Gifford Jr. (Gip) was born in Barnwell, South Carolina on August 14, 1949 to his parents Alberta Stone and James Gifford, Sr. While living in Barnwell, South Carolina he attended Butler Elementary, and at an early age joined Ned Branch Baptist Church.
After moving to Jacksonville, he graduated from Andrew Jackson High School, and attended New Redeem Missionary Baptist Church. James held various jobs including being a Long Shoreman.
James made friends with everyone he met. No one was a stranger. Throughout Gip’s life he often celebrated it like it was a holiday. He was a happy-go-lucky person. His characteristic was laughter.
James was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Juanita Gifford; parents, Alberta Stone and James Gifford Sr.; siblings, Jimmy Stone and Vernon Stone.
James leaves to cherish his beloved memories: siblings, Carolyn Miller (Jacksonville, Florida) and Ronnie Stone (Tennessee); stepchildren, Michelle, Michael, Ronald, Fredrick, and Jerod Richardson; godmother, Willie Mae Shellman; god brothers, Joe Wedges, Aaron Collins, John Shellman, Ronnie Shellman, and Anson Mitchell; and god sisters, Lucile, Florence, and Jeanettie.
The funeral service for James Gifford Jr. will be held 11:30 am Friday, April 16th, 2021 at the Funerals by T.S. Warden - Samuel C. Rogers, Jr. Memorial Chapel 4315 N Main St Jacksonville, FL 32206. The visitation will be 10:30am - 11:30am, Friday, April 16th,2021 at the Funerals by T.S. Warden - Samuel C. Rogers, Jr. Memorial Chapel, 4315 N Main St Jacksonville, FL 32206. Please sign the family guest book and view the video tribute at www.tswarden.com. Arrangements are in the care of Tyrone S. Warden, FDIC, 4315 N. Main Street, 765-1234.