of Mountain Home, AR
February 4, 1941 - January 10, 2015
Mr. Herbert ''Eli'' Gifford, 73 of Mountain Home passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Baxter Regional Medical Center.
Eli was born Feb. 04, 1941 in Melbourne, AR., the first of ten children to Jim and Genevieve (Garrison) Gifford.Eli married Linda Emmering on July 17, 1978. To this union, twin daughters, Cindy and Susie were born. As a young man, Eli discovered bowling and became quite good at it.Eli loved playing pool and could often be found at the pool hall. He enjoyed movies, fishing, hunting, knife trading, and music, especially Elvis and the Judds. Later in life, Eli enjoyed Senior Olympics, where he won 'Wheelchair Races' and 'Bean Bag Toss'. In 2009, he was voted Valentines Day King at Auburn Hills. Eli was a kind man and a great friend, with a wonderful sense of humor. He will surely be missed by all that knew him.
Eli is survived by his daughters Cindy (Sean) Nowlan of Blue Island,IL, and Susie (Jim) Culkin of Valpiriso, IN and granddaughter Hannah Nowlan, sisters Juanita (Jim) White, Mary (Jack) Wood, and Becky (Glen) Dalton, all of Mtn. Home, brothers Tuffy (Connie) Gifford of Nixa, MO, Dennis (Becky) Gifford of Pekin, IL, and Sam (Barb) Gifford of Mtn. Home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, brother Johnnie Gifford, sisters Eula McAbee, and Sue Nickell.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Roller Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6 until 8 PM. Funeral services, conducted by Reverend Dr. Thomas Yoder will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Roller Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Calico Rock.
Uncle Eli was so very sweet and will be missed. Thinking of the family today and sorry I couldn't be there.
Eli was such a great guy. I will miss his laugh and smile. I will miss him telling me Good Morning each day. RIP Eli , everyone at Pine Lane will keep you in our HEARTS. Prayers to Mary and all the family.
Uncle Eli was a great man. He will be greatly missed. He always had a smile and could make you smile no matter your mood. Love and prayers to my family, wish I could be there in this tough time.
My love and prayers are with you Cindy & Susie. Uncle Eli was a wonderful man. He never met a stranger and could talk to you all day about anything. I have so many good memories of him, he could always make me laugh. Prayers to the rest of the family as well.
So very sad to hear of Eli's passing. Guess I have known him always! Eli and several of his brothers used to work for my dad, Leslie Skeet, building fence, baling hay or whatever needed done. We thought a lot of all the boys , but I was always partial to Eli. He would always say... Jane, did you know we share the same birthday together??? Yes ! February 4th! Rest in Peace Eli.
Herbert was a friend throughout my school years. I remember him well. He was always a kind and trusted person. May God look over him and his family.
I've known Herbert my whole life and he was always a good friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family. God bless.
Sending my sincerest sympathies to all of Eli's family. I will always keep fond memories of my time with him. (Mary, if you need anything, please let me know.)