Mr. Frederick L. Gifford age 73 of Lawtey passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in Starke. He was born October 7, 1949, in Bradford, Pennsylvania to the late John D. and Hattie (Jackson) Gifford. Mr. Gifford retired from the United States Navy as Mess Management Specialist Chef and is a member of the Lawtey Church of God. His survivors are his wife of almost 45 years Mary (Shira) Gifford of Lawtey and their children Adam Gifford (Amy) of Pulaski, Virginia, Benjamin Gifford (Angela) of Starke, Caleb Gifford (Serena) of Waxahachie, Texas along with siblings Nancy Tilts (Bruce) of Ashland, Virginia, Donald Gifford (Lisa) of Bradford, Pennsylvania, and Judy Gifford of Jacksonville. He was lovingly called "Tapaw" by grandchildren Benjamin Gifford, Jr., Joel Gifford, Seth Gifford, Nathaniel Gifford, Tabitha Gifford, and Jacob Gifford. Also left behind are many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. Viewing for Mr. Gifford will begin at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Lawtey Church of God and funeral services starting at 5:00 p.m. with Pastor Alton Coleman officiating. Interment will be at the Jacksonville National Cemetery Friday, September 29, 2023, at 12: 30 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Lawtey Church of God. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St. Starke, FL 32091. (904) 964-6200. www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Cemetery Jacksonville National Cemetery 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville FL 32218 US Viewing Thursday, September 28, 2023 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lawtey Church of God 22296 US-310 Lawtey Lawtey FL 32058 US Funeral Service Thursday, September 28, 2023 5:00 PM - Lawtey Church of God 22296 US Highway 301 N Lawtey FL 32058 US Graveside Service Friday, September 29, 2023 12:30 PM - Jacksonville National Cemetery 4083 Lannie Road Jacksonville FL 32218 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Keystone Heights 340 East Walker Drive Keystone Heights FL - 32656 US (352) 473-3176