Robert Blane Gifford, son of Burl Hall Morgan and Alfred Jay Gifford, was born December 1, 1935, in Oxford, Arkansas.  He went home to be with the Lord October 17, 2022, at the age of 86.   He married Diane Warnett Gifford in 1954, and they made their home in Wenatchee, Washington. He was a musical artist with Julian Records and had a top 40 hit record in 1961. He was a carpenter, using his skills to build many homes for his family. He later became a Forman Electrician with IBEW. In the early 70's he was 1 of 3 men chosen to work on Grand Coulee Dam. He retired in the mid 90's and enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He especially enjoyed everyone getting together during the holidays. Later, he and his wife moved to Melbourne Arkansas where they spent their last years together. He was a very caring and loving man. There was never a time when he wouldn't be there for someone, especially his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, his wife Diane, his son Gary Blane Gifford, his daughter Terri Kennedy and his grandchild Ryan Gifford. Survivors include his two daughters:  Laurie Gifford-Pulver, Lorraine Johnston, 12 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

The family would appreciate any donations made on his behalf to help cure Alzheimer's Disease be made to curealz.org .