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Ernest Jirard Sifford Jr.

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Ernest Sifford Obituary

Name: Visitation for Ernest Jirard Sifford Jr.
Start: 2017-06-22T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-06-22T23:00:00.000Z
Location: James A. McAlister Cremation

Ernest Jirard Sifford, Jr. Charleston - Ernest Jirard Sifford, Jr. (Jerry) peacefully entered into his eternal life on June 20, 2017, in his home after a six-month illness, and with his wife of 47 years, Nancy Price Sifford, at his side. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Sifford, Jr. are invited to attend his Memorial Service at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 23, 2017, at St. Philip's Church. Interment will be held at a later date in North Carolina. The family will receive friends between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Thursday evening, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Jirard Sifford and Helen Gilbert Sifford; his twin brother, Robert Gilbert Sifford and aunt, Daisy Sifford Littlefield. Jerry grew up in Charlotte, NC and graduated from Myers Park High School. He attended the University of South Carolina and graduated from the University of Georgia. In 1986 he and Nancy relocated from Charlotte to Charleston, which became their adopted home for the past 32 years. He was a Certified Property Manager in commercial real estate. He was a member of St. Philip's Church, where he served as former chair of the Property Committee and chalice bearer. Jerry was a long time member of both the Coastal Carolina Council Executive Board and the Coastal Boys Council, where he was serving as president. He was an Eagle Scout and recipient of the Silver Beaver award. He was past president of the Charleston and the State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was past master of Solomon's Lodge # 1, and was proud of his 25 years of perfect attendance at the Rotary Club of Charleston where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. Other organizations include, Society of Colonial Wars, Society of the Cincinnati in the state of Georgia, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Military Order of Stars and Bars, Washington Light Infantry, the Palmetto Guard, the Caledonian Club of Charleston and many others. He was a member of the Charleston and Sea Island Yacht Clubs, the Middleton Hunting Club, and Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte. In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by family members: Janice Price, Susan and Ron Long, Russell B. Price, Russell C. Price, Amanda, David, Peyton and Corbin Frederick. Also surviving is his cousin, Harold Davis and his extended family of Gilbert cousins in Alabama and Florida. He appreciated special friends Dennis and Travis Connolly of Charleston and Dave Osborn of Mill Spring, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Shriners Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605 or to the BSA Coastal Carolina Council, 9297 Medical Plaza Dr., N. Charleston, SC 29406. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation (843)766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 21 to Jun. 22, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Sifford

22 Entries

Beverly Stoney

June 24, 2017

Nancy, Joe and I send heartfelt sympathy to you upon hearing of Jerry's passing. Jerry was a true gentleman. We know this is a difficult time but hope you will find some comfort in the compassion of others. Prayers, Beverly

Janice Atkinson Rushin

June 23, 2017

Nancy I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray God will comfort you at this time and give you peace.
Janice

June 23, 2017

I'm thinking of you, Nancy during this hard time. I pray for strength and peace for you and your family.
Love, Daphne Aldridge Carter '68 PHSN

Anne Pritchard Acuff

June 23, 2017

Nancy I am so sorry for your loss, and the struggles of the past 6 mos. Diane Copeland notified the PHSN crew. Would love to be in touch. We're practically neighbors, we're in Columbia SC. If you ever come this way to Charlotte there's always room in this inn. Love to you and your family and prayers for the days ahead to be peaceful and healing for you.

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Rick and Beverly Wood

June 23, 2017

I am sorry about your loss, Nancy. Our condolences to you and your family. We enjoyed getting to know both of you at Rixhaven in the NC mountains.

June 22, 2017

Nancy,

Thinking of you at this time. So sorry for your loss.

Sincerely,
Dana Hanson

Anna Blythe

June 22, 2017

I will miss his wonderful smile and warm greetings. So sorry. Thinking of you Nancy

Gerard Mikell

June 22, 2017

He will keep you in perfect peace whose eyes are fixed on the Lord. May the Lord comfort you with the knowledge and presence of the Holy Spirit and grant you His Peace.

Skip Mikell

Carol Newton

June 22, 2017

So sorry to hear of your loss, Nancy! I had no idea that Jerry had been sick. I fondly remember all the fun we all had in Charlotte.
Carol and Harmon Newton

Andrew R. Uhrich

June 22, 2017

Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. We worked together for many years in the Masonic Lodge and Boy Scout organizations. He was a true and trusted friend. I will miss him.

June 22, 2017

Nancy

Please accept my sincere condolences on Jerry's death. I recall having first met Jerry in 1951, and we were classmates through MPHS where we graduated in 1958. He was a good friend and a loyal and dependable person in all respects.

Sincerely, Bobby Hord (Charlotte)

Charles Powell

June 22, 2017

Jerry was a friend from early childhood in Charlotte, and his obituary in today's Charlotte paper was a sad surprise. My condolences to you and the family.

Linda Brennan

June 22, 2017

Mrs.Sifford so sorry to hear about Mr.Sifford.He was such a wonderful Man. I always enjoyed talking to him @ Moreland IM. My heart goes out to you and your Family.

Michael Bumgardner

June 22, 2017

Nancy, Jerry was a fine man and will be missed. I always enjoyed seeing him at the meetings and events.
I am so sorry for your loss.
My deepest and heartfelt prayers are with you.

Tina Doscher

June 21, 2017

Jerry was a great friend to many of us, he will be deeply missed. our love and prayers to you Nancy

Bob Whatley

June 21, 2017

A Southern gentleman to the core. He will be missed by so many of us. My deepest condolences Nancy.

Fred Auld

June 21, 2017

Very Sorry for your loss Nancy.Jerry was a great friend and Brother. We will miss him.

Hilda Rivas

June 21, 2017

Hi Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss Jerry so much seeing him drive up to the parking lot, sitting in my office just chatting with me, he was such a wonderful person, my heart goes out to you and the family. Hilda from pelican pediatrics (Folly Plaza)

David Baxley

June 21, 2017

Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Cheryl Brian

June 21, 2017

So sorry to hear this Nancy. Sending prayers.

Marilyn Willis

June 21, 2017

Sorry for you loss Nancy. Please let me know if you need anything.

Jerry and Nita Mitchell

June 21, 2017

So sorry about Jerry's death. He was a wonderful friend and always provided interesting conversations. We will miss him.