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Tommy Gantt Obituary
Lexington - Daddy sadly passed away Thursday, November 1st at 80 years old.
After attending Lexington High School, he proudly served in the US Army spending time in Japan and England retiring as an E6 Staff Sergeant. He later served several years with the State Guard.
Tommy leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Jerry, son Aaron (Melinda) and his girls, Beth (Curt), Donna (Wallace) and Pamela. He took extreme pride in his grandchildren, Chace (Myranda), TD, Clay and Zak. Also he leaves behind his special pen pal, Danyelle Kellum and Lisa "Pearl" Kimbrough who never failed to supply him with peppermint and a sister in law, Nell Gantt. He loved his pets, Baby and Skippy and they always brought joy to him when they visited the nursing home. Preceding him in death were his parents, Aaron and Lela Gantt, Doyle Gantt (brother) and Nora Devine (sister).
Visitation will be Monday, November 5th at 12p to 2pm followed by memorial service at 2pm all at Southern Funeral Home in Lexington, MS. Burial will follow at Hebron Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Hebron Cemetery, Post Office Box 723, Lexington, MS 39095.
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