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1989
DIED
2007
Joshua Fant Obituary
Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday at Lakeside Baptist Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Wiley Funeral Home.
Memorials: Josh Fant Memorial Fund, c/o First National Bank, P.O. Box 400, Granbury, Texas 76048.
Josh was born Feb. 28, 1989, in Weatherford to Jesse and Anita Rodriguez Fant. He graduated from Granbury High School in 2007 and was a member of Lakeside Baptist Church. In 2006, he was an honorable mention pitcher in District 4-5A. In 2007, he was named a second team all-district pitcher.
Josh was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe Rodriguez of Granbury, 1997, Jane Rodriguez of Granbury, 2000, Mary Pearl Fant of Weatherford, 2006, and Rochelle Fant of Granbury, 1974.
Survivors: Parents, Jesse and Anita Fant of Granbury; brothers, Justin Fant and Jacob Fant, both of Granbury; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joshua Fant
Laura Friend
October 22, 2007
Dear Fant Family,
Our hearts go out to your entire family. Any loss is great, but the loss of a child is the most painful and tragic of them all. Josh sounds like he was a wonderful young man and a beautiful spirit that you shared during his short life. Please know that you are not alone, there are many parents praying for all of you. Parent Heart Watch.org
Sydney and Casey Gay
September 1, 2007
At times like this it's hard to know exactly what to say but just know that the ENTIRE Fant family will be in our thoughts and prayers, not only now but in all the days to come! All of the Fant boys have made an impact in everyones lives in some way or another. Josh will be missed and never forgotten!! God bless you all! Sydney (Carder) and Casey Gay
Deanna Shelton
August 31, 2007
Our deepest thoughts to you, Josh was so sweet to the boys and I after Larry past away helping especially Collin pick out baseball equipment. The sweetest thing I remember was when we were at the store and Collin was getting ready for the fall select team last year and needed a hat and Josh took his off his head and said here Collin take mine I wore this my Junior year on the varsity team and I'll get a new one this year, Collins eyes got so big as he thanked Josh, Now that hat sits on the headboard of his bed. He touched so many lives and will truly be missed. I have a feeling Larry shook his hand as he entered heaven. Be Blessed Jesse, Anita & Boys your in our hearts and prayers. Deanna, Shelby and Collin Shelton
Jim Audet
August 31, 2007
My deepest sympathies to Jesse, Anita, and to all of Josh's loved ones.
William & Kristi Bonner
August 31, 2007
Our hearts are broken for your family. Josh was one of best young men that we have ever known. He touched alot of lives and words can't describe how much he will be missed. God truly has an angel up there with Him. May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you strength during the difficult times ahead. We love you Josh and we'll see you again some day. I know that you will be watching over Brandy. She loved you dearly.
Sherry Mowery
August 31, 2007
Please except my condolensence on the recent loss of your son, our loss is heaven's gain. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Jess, during your time of need.
In prayerful thought,
Sherry Mowery
Joe and Joy Harbour
August 31, 2007
May God bless and comfort you in this time of great loss. We enjoyed seeing Josh play so much in the past year. (Callan Wallace's grandparents)
Pam (Barrett) Mitchell
August 31, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We knew Josh and his family through baseball when we lived in Granbury and he was always a delight to be around. God bless you and comfort you in this difficult time.
Mel (Shorty) and Barbara Carney
August 31, 2007
Our deepest sympathies to Jesse and Anita and all the family of Josh. We know how you are hurting right now from losing a precious son. May God be with you and see you through your sorrow and heartache. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna and Kevin Price
August 31, 2007
Our prayers are with you. Josh touched many of the parents and all of the students at Granbury High School. We were very impressed with Josh's kindness to the girls on the varsity softball team. His kindness will not be forgotten.
JOE & ANGELINA RODRIGUEZ
August 31, 2007
JUSTIN,
WE ONLY GOT TO MEET YOUR BROTHER ONCE OR TWICE WHEN YOU BROUGHT HIM TO OUR HOUSE BUT HE SEEMED LIKE A REALLY NICE GUY... WE WISH WE WOULD HAVE GOT TO KNOW HIM BETTER... JUST REMEMBER US IF YOU NEED ANYTHING...
MAY YOUR BROTHER REST IN PEACE & SLEEP WITH THE ANGELS...
~THE YOUNG GUNS SOFTBALL TEAM~
Sheila House
August 31, 2007
My family's thoughts and prayers are with you. (My son played baseball for Timberview H.S. and faced Josh in two district games in the Spring of 2007.)
RONNY / LACY MOWREY
August 31, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Debra Riggs
August 31, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Fant family. Josh was an outstanding young man and he will be remembered and deeply missed by many. Cherish the memories and know Josh will always be in your heart. My prayers are with you.
Elizabeth Cruz (Giles)
August 31, 2007
To The Fant Family
My deepest condolences for the loss of Josh he was a wonderful young man. He touch the lives of so many and he will be remember forever. Your family is in my prayers.
Cody Smith
August 30, 2007
First of all I want to say that my heart goes out to the Fant Family. You are in my prayers. I watched Josh grow up through the years. I was an umpire in Granbury/Gle Rose for many years. I enjoyed watching Josh play ball. He will be forever in our hearts. Cody Smith
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