Charles Allen Gifford, 47, of Plant City, died April 11, 2015.
He played baseball from age 5 to 16 at South Brandon Little League. He played softball at different churches, including Valrico Baptist and Bell Shoals Baptist. His love of the game continued, as he loved attending spring training games here in Florida, and traveling the country with his fiancee and friends to different major league parks. Mr. Gifford graduated from Tallahassee Community College with a paralegal degree, then from FSU with a criminology degree. He retired from FDLE and recently went to work for West Tampa Glass.
He is survived by his mother, Charlotte Gifford; fiancee, Jessica Prentice; brothers, Bruce and Stephen; nephews, Garrett, Jordan and Landon; nieces, Ellanna, Stefani and Sarah-Kate; two great-nephews; three great-nieces; and many friends.
A celebration of life was held April 18. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or South Brandon Little League in Mr. Gifford’s memory. Online condolences may be made at StowersFH.com.
