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Joe Branson Fant Jr.

Emelle, Alabama

1943 - 2025

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DIED
February 21, 2025
LOCATION
Emelle, Alabama

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Joe Branson Fant Jr. of Emelle Al was called Home by his Lord and Savior Friday Feb.21 2025. Mr. Fant was born to Mrs. Sue White Fant and Joe Branson Fant Sr. in La Grange Ga. Aug. 29, 1943. He attended West End High School in Birmingham Al. After serving in the US Air Force Joe taught courses in...

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Joe was a very good friend of my daddy, Harry Benjamin, when we first moved to Alabama in 1963 until he passed two years ago. Daddy talked about him being a graduate assistant for Dale Carnegie for him in Tuscaloosa right after we moved here and they would ride together each week and it became an education in southern culture for Daddy! Daddy was old enough to be Joe´s father, but they were fast friends and talked politics and finances. My deepest condolences, but I know that Joe was a...

Joe was my best male friend from 1967 until his death. Joe was a close friend of my Daddy´s who passed away in 1980. Joe did so much to help my mother and me in our hunting business, our store and cattle farm. Joe was also close to my daughter, Belinda and said a beautiful prayer at her memorial service. He was like a member of our family. I would need a book to list all the things he did for us. I am the only one of my family left here on earth but I would guarantee my family and Joe had a...

I knew Joe at Stonewall Jackson school. Always looked up to him. Great to hear of his accomplishments in life and his faith.

Offering my deepest sympathy in behalf of the Fant family. Sorry for your loss. May you find peace in God during this time of bereavement

Offering my deepest sympathy to the Fant family. Sorry for your loss. May you find peace in God during this difficult time.

Joe has been my best friend for 67 years. Gym, worked with, in business with him. Prayed with him and talked about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we where both excited about going to heaven to be with him. Can´t wait to see Jesus. Joe best me there. Love you Joe.

My mom bought beauty supplies for her shop in Hoover. RIP Joe.

I admired Joe. He will be missed.