William Clayton "Bill" Gifford, 89, of Flemingsburg, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Fleming County Hospital.

Born in Sardis, Ky. on November 16, 1934, his father was the late Aaron Clayton Gifford and his mother was the late Phoebe Poe Gifford.

Bill was retired from U.S. Shoe Factory in Vanceburg after 50 years of service, having worked as the general plant manager.  He was a member of the Jaycees.  He served as a Hospital Foundation member, a member of the Flemingsburg First United Methodist Church and attended the Pleasant Valley Church of God.  He was an avid fan of UK and the Cincinnati Reds.   He loved to mow and loved to discuss politics.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Virginia Mitchell Gifford; his four children, Kimberly and Dwayne Newsom of Flemingsburg, Dallas and Randi Gifford of Nicholasville, Janet M. Wilson of Frankfort, and Jarrod and Lori Mitchell of West Liberty.  He is also survived by his nine grandchildren, Aaron (Alissa See) Alderman, Dakota (Brandon Perry) Gifford, Coty (Hannah) Meade, Mackenzie Gifford, Cory Nason, Christopher (Sheila) Nason, Lauren (Grant) Bridges, Lindsey Wilson, and Jarra (Josh Howard) Mitchell; his 12 great grandchildren, Aiden, Ariel, Autumn, Wyatt, Waylon, Wesley, Cory Jr., Gabby, Eli, Rhyder, Evelyn, and Liam; along with his brother, Bobby and Anna Gifford of Gary, Ind.;  his many extended family members and friends.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Mae Campbell Gifford; and 10 of his siblings, Jim, Gordon, Shirley, Florence, Helen, Edna, Darlene, Glenda, Judy, and Donna.

The funeral service will begin at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Boone-Nickell Funeral Home with Bro. Dean Brewer and Bro. Greg Tucker officiating.

Bill will be laid to rest in Fleming County Cemetery.

W.N. Fant American Legion Post #5 and Franklin Sousley VFW Post 1834 will be performing military rites.

Pallbearers include Dallas Gifford, Chris Nason, Cory Nason, Coty Meade, Brandon Perry, and Aaron Alderman.  Honorary pallbearers include Dwayne Newsom, Kenny Clark, Jerry Neal, Charlie Stacy, Kenny Dunaway, Donnie Story, and Jimmy Story.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Boone-Nickell located at 150 West Water Street, Flemingsburg, Ky. 41041.

In place of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Bill to St. Jude (online: stjude.org )

Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com

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