Kenneth GANT

Family-Placed Death Notice

GANT, Kenneth KENNETH MORGAN GANT died September 21, 2013 from a sudden onset of strep-pneumonia. Ken was born July 25, 1953 at Memphis Naval Air-Station, where his father was stationed in the Marine Corps. He attended several schools throughout the United States, and graduated from Campbell High School in Smyrna, GA, where he was active in football, basketball, and track. He was known for his running speed, friendliness, and red, curly hair. He proceeded to Georgia Tech and later received an architectural degree from Southern Polytechnic State University. Ken was a self-employed contractor, specializing in hotel renovations, demanding perfection in all phases of his work. His pride and joy was his daughter Leslie Morgan Gant Walker, her husband Dusty Walker, and his grandson Davis Charles Walker. Ken was known as "the cheerleading dad", often seen with an armload of spirit tattoos and polished saddle-oxfords. He attended and viewed every football game and cheerleading competition through the lens of his camera - as team photographer. He was preceded in death by his father, Capt. Frederick D. Gant, Jr. USMC, and his brother Rick Gant. Survivors include: daughter, Leslie Walker; her spouse, Dusty Walker; grandson, Davis Walker; mother, Frances Morgan Gant; brother, Tim Gant; sister, Nancy Gant; many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorial Services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. at Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, 2950 N. Cobb Pkwy, Kennesaw, 30152. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to an educational fund is being established for Davis Charles Walker at any Bank of America. Ken would appreciate that and would love having a part of his education.