Gifford W. Moore, Sr. passed away peacefully after an extended illness on October 26, 2009. The 7th of 8 children Gifford was born on August 25, 1952 to Fred and Bernice Moore. He attended Jesup W. Scott High School. After serving in the United States Army Gifford worked for 24 years at Kraft Foods formerly Nabisco. As an Ambassador for the United Way at Nabisco, Gifford illustrated his compassionate nature. His sense of humor drew people to him. Gifford was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Willard, Bernard and Aaron Moore, sister, Jacqueline Taylor; and 2 nephews, Tony Moore and George Campbell, Jr. Left to cherish Gifford’s memory are his loving and devoted wife of 37 years Rebecca J. Moore; son, Gifford W. (Megan Gibson) Moore, Jr.; daughter, Cortney (Malcolm) Porter; grandchildren, Olivia R. and Malcolm K. Porter, II., and Jeremiah W. Moore; sisters, Jean Adkins and Valeda Campbell; brother, Alfred (Marjorie) Moore; sister-in-law, Joanne Moore; special brother-in-law Samuel (Kathleen) Fench, and a host of nieces and nephews; relatives and wonderful friends. Special thanks to Dr. Bahu Shaikh and the Toledo Clinic staff. Visitation will be Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with wake services Saturday 12:00 noon followed by funeral services at 1:00 p.m. all from the Dale-Riggs Funeral Home Chapel, Elder George Cross, Officiant. Interment, Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com.