Douglas Franklin Gifford, 50, of Paragould, died Dec. 25, 2012 at his residence. He was born September 20, 1962 at Paragould.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Doss Franklin and Mary Leta Friar Gifford.
Survivors include a brother, Darrell Gifford of Jonesboro and stepmother, Patricia Gifford of Paragould.

Funeral services are 2:00 p. m. Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Cox Funeral Home Chapel in Walnut Ridge with Charles Carnes officiating. Visitation is at 1:00 p. m. one hour prior to services; Burial will follow in Greene County Memorial Gardens near Paragould.
Serving as pallbearers are Richard Gambill, Mike Noles, Sr., Mike Noles, Jr., Jason Gifford, Tobin Henderson, Chris Morris.
Honorary pallbearers are members of the Jonesboro Masonic Lodge 129.