Donald Giffen

Donald H. Giffen, 69, of Charles City died Saturday, March 24, 2007. He was born in Walker WVA the son of the late Willard A. and Clara C. Giffen. Mr. Giffen served as a Marine Corps Reservist until he graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1956. Soon after graduation he joined the Army and served for three years. He retired from Allied Chemical after 37 years and was a member of the Allied Fire & Rescue Brigade. Mr. Giffen was a Captain for 2 years with the Hopewell Emergency Crew and a faithful member of 4th and Cawson Church of Christ for 34 years where he also served as a Bible School teacher. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Sandra Renee Giffen and a brother Marvin Giffen. Mr. Giffen is survived by his wife of 47 years Janet H. Giffen; a son T.C. Giffen and wife Delories; a brother Willard Giffen and wife Sharon of Vincent, OH; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 27th from 6 to 8 pm at the 4th and Cawson Church of Christ where funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 am. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to Hopewell Emergency Crew, P.O. Box 572, Hopewell, VA, 23860. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com