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Maj William Thomas Gant obituary, Louisville, KY

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William Gant Obituary

GANT, MAJ. WILLIAM THOMAS, 92, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013.

He was a member of St. Stephen Baptist Church, retired from Ford Motor Company and an Army veteran, having served in World War II, Korean and Vietnam conflicts.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Marie Gant; son, William Terence Gant; grandchildren, Savonda Nicole and Monigue Marie Gant; brother, James Douglas Tandy; sister, Mary Easterline Gant Chastine; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral will be 11:30 a.m. Monday at his church, 1018 S. 15th St., with entombment in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation: Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at A. D. Porter & Sons, 1300 W. Chestnut St.

The family requests that memorials be made in his name to Hosparus of Louisville.

Online condolences: [email protected]

Published by Courier-Journal on Feb. 8, 2013.
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Daddy,you always held a special place in my heart - from the day that I met you and you immediately made me feel part of the family. I am so very thankful that I had an opportunity to visit with you before you went to be with our Lord and Savior. Much Love, Jerie

Jerie Gant

February 19, 2013

Terrance and Ms. Gant, may God give you comfort during this time of sorrow. I have known Mr. Gant all my LIFE. He was a wonderful man and friend to our family. He will be missed.

Patricia Patterson

February 10, 2013

Terence and Aunt Mary my prayers are with you. May God grant you peace and always remember he was a man of great honor and loved by all. Muah!!!

Yoni Howard

February 9, 2013

Knightsbridge Road will not be the same without "Gant" and my briother-in-law Ted who predeceased him. I will certainly miss our chats when I visit. Sincere condolences to Mary, Terance and family.

Bonnie Orton

February 9, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Irvin Calloway

February 8, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

LUCY NOLAN- KIMBLE

February 8, 2013

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