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RALPH RAYMOND GANT

RALPH RAYMOND GANT obituary

RALPH GANT Obituary

Ralph Gant, Professor Emeritus, age 67, died on October 18, 2013. Ralph was born May 15, 1946, in Shreveport, LA, grew up in Oakland, CA and graduated from McClymonds High. Ralph worked for Oakland Parks and Recreation for 13 years while receiving his BA and MA from California State University, San Francisco and began his 40 year teaching career in the Bay Area. He came to Fresno City College and taught for over 25 years before his recent retirement. Professor Gant; towering tsunamic force of nature, eclectic scholar, sonorous intellect, encouraging mentor, renaissance jazz man, emphatic feminist, wholehearted friend who modeled the paradigmatic courage to be imperfect. Ralph leaves behind his extended families Ramos-O'Casey and Crocket; his many friends; and thousands of students forever influenced by "Gantonian" Theory. Celebrate Ralph's induction to the Wall of Honor at the African American Museum, on Thursday, February 27, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. Remembrances may be made to Ralph Gant Jazz Scholarship, FCC, c/o Loretta Ramos, 1101 East University, Fresno, CA 93741.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Feb. 27, 2014.

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Mark D. Mejia, Juris Doctor Candidate

April 21, 2025

I had the pleasure of having Mr. Gant in 1991-92 as my Undergraduate Forensics Teacher. I was interested in learning about Formal Debate and Argumentation. Mr. Gant was Exceptional in teaching his students the Theory, Practice, and Methods used for Students to argue Any Issue to not only Speak with Authority, but to Overcome Objections, which would result in Superior Outcomes. Yes, His Methods and Teachings set the stage for many students to go on to consider a career as a public speaker, and in my case, an Attorney, for in several unique instances, I found myself, able to ' run circles around many professionals, who often would make unsubstantiated claims and opinions about whatever the problem was at issue. Yes I said, Mr. Gant was quite correct, having given his students a superior-level education at the Community College Level. Mr. Gant taught his students to excel, not just to say We understood what an Argument is..

Yes, Mr. Gant sometimes could be found at one of the local coffee houses, engaging in a variety of interesting subjects matter. It was nice to know, Mr. Gant could be just as Casual as He was formal; a true professional in every way. Mr. Gant is missed, and his contributions and legacy will live on in all of those who knew him and the powerful impact a Man he was for All of Us. Thank You, Mr. Gant. Godspeed. My Best,
Mark D. Mejia, JD Candidate.

Luke Pascal

October 15, 2020

Sorry to hear this. I was just wondering about Dr. Gant and googled his name. I took his Interpersonal Communication in 1987 and still use things he taught me to this day. Years after leaving FCC I would see him in stores and he would recognize me and always stop and talk to me. Talk about an intellectual. I tried to emulate him after leaving FCC. I remember a few things about him. One, he had a hard time with math and in class he would tell us about his struggles with it and how he kept with it (algebra, I think it was) and one day in class it just 'clicked'. It was a lesson about not quitting - sticking with things even if they seem impossible. Another thing he talked about was a grandmother that always told him "they ain't fer ya". Whenever he would go to her with a problem about somebody, she would tell him "Ralph, if (the person or persons) are doing that to you, they ain't fer ya". He had great reading assignments and got me delving into other kinds of literature. "Man's Search For Meaning" by Victor Frankl was one. And I want to say "Of Mice and Men" by Steinbeck. Also, many articles and self-help type books that I never would have cracked otherwise. He was a very deep guy - one of the best teachers I ever had and I regret not keeping in touch with him over the years and I am very sorry, as late as it is, to find out about his passing. My condolences to family and friends.

Blanca Pena

March 6, 2014

You will be missed, even though I had your class in 1992, I always remembered your "Gantonion Philosophy! I never forgot the class

Tim Wright

February 27, 2014

You will be missed.

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