Douglas “Frankey” Gifford, age 74 of Huntland, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. A native of Franklin County, he was born in Winchester on April 5, 1948, to the late William “Doc” and Mary Lee (Mann) Gifford. Frankey served his country in the United States Marines Corp and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked for Mann Construction Company before going out on his own as a residential building contractor. In his younger years, Frankey was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting. He enjoyed cheering for the Alabama Crimson Tide Football team, watching westerns, and riding back country roads. His family will remember him for his strong will and generous nature, as he would do anything to help out. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Kenneth “Big” Gifford, Faye Wells, Carter “Heavy” Gifford, and Rayburn Gifford; and granddaughter, Lindey Gifford. Frankey is survived by his loving wife of fifty-two years, Shirleen Stewart Gifford of Decherd; children, Scottie (Bobbie) Gifford of Fayetteville, Tracie (Larry) Brown of Manchester, Jaimee (Bryan) Hamby of Decherd, and Dorrie (John) Powers of Decherd; grandchildren, Lauryn (Jason) Jeans, Sara (Luke) Stanley, Bailey Jackson, Morgan Jackson, Myles Jackson, J.P. Brown, Emily (Nathanael) Hunter, Jeni Powers, and Mason Powers; great-grandchildren, Hattie Jeans, Parker Jeans, and Oliver Stanley; nieces, Kim Arnold and Wendy Wells; and nephew, Chad Gifford of Belvidere. Visitation will be from 12-2 pm on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Moore-Cortner Funeral Home. Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 pm in the Moore-Cortner Chapel. Interment will be at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 300 First Ave NW, Winchester, TN 37398, (931)-967-2222
