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Updated: 08 Sep 2009

Daily Oklahoman
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
November 24, 2008 

John Brian Gifford, a 5-year-old boy who was hit by a car and killed while in state Department of Human Services custody, died Tuesday.

Parents Samantha Jo Cleary of Oklahoma City and Melvern Gifford of Midwest City were divorced before they lost custody of John, but both sides of the family said they are thankful they can say their goodbyes at 2 p.m. Sunday at Sunny Lane Funeral Home.

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Compiled, transcribed and submitted by Marti Graham, Oklahoma County, OKGenWeb Coordinator, September 2009. Information posted for educational purposes for viewers and researchers. The contributor is not related to nor researching any of the above.

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