Ralph Michael Gifford

Published 10:05 am Thursday, May 19, 2011

Ralph Michael Gifford, 49, of Columbus passed away May 16, 2011 at Spartanburg Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Linda Blackwell Gifford and son of Zealphea Renaud Gifford and the late Wilfred Gifford.
A native of Dade County, Fla., he was a truck driver for Benoire Logistics.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by three sons, Ralph Gifford Jr., Gene Thomas Gifford and Michael Harold Gifford; a daughter, Leena Samantha Gifford, and seven grandchildren.
The family will receive friends 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Petty Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 20 at Petty Funeral Home, conducted by Wesley Ledford.
Condolences may be left at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.
Petty Funeral Home and Crematory, Landrum.