Elmer C. Gifford of Blanchester. Beloved husband of Aretta (nee Lawson) Gifford, devoted father of James Gifford, Mary Markwell, Linda Gilmore and the late Jack Gifford, loving grandfather of Steve Gifford, Rhonda Griffin, Cynthaia Offen, Casey Gilmore, Christopher Gifford, and Deana Gifford, as well as 3 great grandchildren. March 31, 2004 at the age of 86. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Blanchester Church of the Nazarene, 317 Bourbon St. Blanchester, Ohio 45107, or to the donor's choice.