Arthur Harold Gifford, age 101 of Wooster, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Danbury Senior Living in Wooster.
He was born March 19, 1919 in Findley Lake, New York to Frank and Nellie (Stetson) Gifford.
He married Catherine Lashley August 4, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware. He worked as a carpenter many years and farmed in New York, Delaware and his dairy operation in Ohio.
Arthur was very active in church for over 70 years. At Northview Alliance Church from 1966 he was a Sunday School teacher, elder and on the board.
He was preceded in death by wife, Catherine, son, Norman Gifford, foster son, Ronald Phillips and eight brothers.
He is survived by children Laura Jane Snyder (Robert), Olive (Roger) McConnell, Doris (Leonard) Myers, Bonnie (James) Roth, Delbert (Sharon) Gifford, David (Joan) Gifford, Marjorie (David) Moore, Mark (Anita) Gifford, Eileen (Walter) Fenton and Larry (Kerry) Phillips and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at Northview Alliance Church on Thursday, March 4th at 7:00 pm. It will be live streamed on Facebook @ Northview Alliance Church.
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience for the family.
Custer-Glenn Funeral Home in Wooster is honored with serving the family.
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