Oscar Gene Gafford Obituary

The memory of Oscar Gene Gafford (Pontotoc, Mississippi), who passed away on July 24, 2024 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Isrel Beard Gafford, Sr. and Cora Ware Gafford; his wife Joy Morris; and his siblings, Louallie Russell, Eula Mae Yarbrough, Louise Lundy, Doris Evans, D. "Rock" Gafford, Walter "Doc" Gafford, R. W. "Dub" Gafford, James Laware Gafford and I. B. "Duke" Gafford, Jr..

He is survived by: his children, Mike Gafford of Liberty, Jeff Gafford (Beth) of Saltillo and Jennifer Nanney (Steve) of Belden; his grandchildren, Jacob Gafford of Reno, Eli Gafford of Dallas, Ellye Gafford of Knoxville, Jay Nanney (April) of Endville, Lara Chism (Shane) of Tupelo, Michael Nanney (Laine) of Flora, Abram Nanney (Keighly) of Brandon, Rachel Corbin (Jonah) of Longview, Hope Nanney and Will Nanney of Endville; his great grandchildren, Hunter, Lynlee, Arwen, Della Nanney of Endville and Shayley Chism of Tupelo; and his in-laws, Lynda Bost (Jerry), Loretta Gafford and Toni Russell (Danny).