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Ernest Jirard Sifford Jr.

1940 - 2017

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Ernest Sifford Obituary

Ernest Jirard Sifford, Jr. The officers and members of the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of South Carolina acknowledge with sadness the passing of our late member Ernest Jirard Sifford, Jr. By Order: Robert Lebby Clement, Governor Wilbert Carroll Suggs III, Secretary

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2017.

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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.

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.

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