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Michael Arant Obituary

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. - Entered into rest on Saturday, May 9, 2009, Mr. Michael A. Arant, Sr., 91, husband of the late Mrs. Lois Kemmerlin Arant. Surviving are two sons, Michael Arant, Jr., (Linda) Lexington, SC and Curt Arant (Nicki), North Augusta, SC; three daughters, Betty Jean Nunamaker, Deborah Franklin (Sandy), Diane Ferst, North Augusta, SC., thirteen grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren and great- great grandchildren; three brothers Albert F. Arant, Sterling, VA and James M. Arant, Orangeburg, SC, and the late Robert K. Arant, Jr. Mr. Arant was born in Rowesville, SC to the late Robert K. Arant, Sr. and Georgean S. Arant. He was a retired salesman with Borden Dairy and a member of Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene and their Copen Sunday School Class. Funeral services will be on Wednesday at 11 o'clock a.m. at Midland Valley First Church of the Nazarene with Revs. Brent Van Hook and John Faircloth officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Graniteville, SC. Pallbearers will be Sandy Franklin, Kevin Franklin, Perry Allen, Sr., Ron Arant, Brandon Arant, and B.J. Sherrill. Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Services, U.S. Hwy. No. 1, Langley, SC.

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from May 10 to May 13, 2009.

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Sherri Rodgers-Daniel

May 13, 2009

To the Arant family,
I also have such fond memories of this home. I learned to eat right; veggies from the garden. Then maybe ice cream from the freezer. The laughter that filled this home was so great. May you all know that my prayers are with you at this time.

Jennifer Rodgers-Pearce

May 10, 2009

So many childhood memories come to me at this time of remembering Mr. Arant. Going to there house and having fresh vegatables from the wonderful garden. Such love and caring given to me and my family. He will be greatly missed. My love and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Evelyn Britney

May 10, 2009

We at The ledges in North Augusta are sadden in the passing of Micheal.Our deepest sympathy to the family. We all miss Mickie "as we all called him"with his wit and humor. How he well liked to play bingo.We will always remember the good times. Mickie is at peace now. God bless you all. Evelyn Britney and the residents of the Ledges.

May 10, 2009

Curt and Nikki,
I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Arant's passing. God bless you and your family with His peace and love.
David and Melba Dismuke

Judi Boulware

May 10, 2009

I know God will grant "His Peace" to each of you during this most difficult time.
Many happy memories come to mind in remembering his life.
Love to all, Judi Boulware

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