In Memory of

Joel

Gregory

Gifford

Obituary for Joel Gregory Gifford

Mr. Joel Gifford of Biloxi, MS passed away on December 21, 2019.

Joel was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. He believed in giving his all be it his job or his music. He had a heart of gold and was a phenomenal musician. He had an unbending love of life and believed in living it to the fullest.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Dora Gifford; as well as baby girl Gifford.

Mr. Gifford is survived by his wife of 27 years, Maria Gifford; his daughters, Alicia Gifford, Angela Rush, and Misty Bishop; his brothers, Eddie Gifford and Gary Gifford; his loving grandchildren, Justice Rush, Tyler Wiseman, Damian Harris, Kayli Gifford, Isaiah Bishop, Kiera Triplett, Kyree Hayes, Kaden Bishop, and Nevaeh Bishop; and great grandchildren, Zaylin Snelgrove, Zyla Snelgrove, and Zandar Snelgrove.

Visitation for Mr. Gifford will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. Mary Church in Biloxi from 10:00am - 11:00am. A service will begin at 11:00 am and reception is to follow at 1:00 pm.