Timothy Alan Gant

Timothy Alan Gant obituary, Pensacola, FL

Timothy Alan Gant

Timothy Gant Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 3, 2025.
Timothy Alan Gant was born on 9/15/68 in Pensacola, FL to the late Elder Samuel and Mother Mattie Gant.

Tim graduated from Pine Forest High School in 1987. After graduating from high school, he served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army National Guard for several years. He fought in Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. Tim's honorary medals included two Army Commendation Medals, an Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, a Desert Storm Service Medal, a National Defense Service Medal and many more honorary service medals and awards. He received an honorable discharge and was a proud Military Veteran.

Tim received a college degree in Hospitality Management from Pensacola State College. He worked in Management for over 20 years.

Tim had a quiet and reserved demeanor, but humbled. He was a member of Anew Warrington COGIC, Warrington, FL. He was a proud Dad, and Grandad.

Timothy Alan Gant transitioned on 4/27/25 in Apopka, FL. He was saved and had a close relationship with God. He was preceded in death by his parents Elder Samuel and Mother Mattie Gant, his brother Samuel Gant, Jr. and his sister Inez Gant Clarke.

Tim is survived by his daughter, Tiara Gant and two grandsons, James Demiles "June, June" Smith, Jr. and Ja'Shaun Alan "Lil Alan" Gant of Lawton, OK; his siblings, David (Ella Ruth) Gant of Pace, FL, Mandy (Johnnie) Portis of Pensacola, FL, Daniel (Stephanie) Gant of Martinez, GA, Deborah (Elton) Brown of Jacksonville, FL, Ruth Houston of Milton, FL, Michelle Johnson of Pensacola, FL and Rechelle (Alex) Jean-Marie of Apopka, FL; two Aunts, Emma Ruth Dennis of Pensacola, FL and Bessie Ruth Pressley of San Diego, CA and a host of nieces and nephews, other family and close friends.

A private memorial with family and friends will be held in his honor at Barrancas National Cemetery.

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June 6, 2025

Pearl Crum posted to the memorial.

June 5, 2025

Rita posted to the memorial.

June 3, 2025

Christopher Daniel posted to the memorial.

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Pearl Crum

June 6, 2025

Keeping the Gant Family lifted in Prayer during this difficult time. My sincere Condolences. Keep Trusting God for Comfort and Strength my cousins. Love you all,
your cousins, Pearl & Jamya

Rita

June 5, 2025

No longer will you have to go through this life in pain. I pray for peace, strength and comfort for the family.
Your cousin,
Rita Miller Dixon

Christopher Daniel

June 3, 2025

My condolences to the Gant family from Christopher Daniel family (Atlanta GATX and Barber ). He was a very special friend and military brother. Rip young man! You definitely will be missed!

Clifford Page

June 3, 2025

My deepest condolences and prayers to family. Praying that the Lord will comfort the family during this difficult time. My friend you will definitely be missed. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Kim W.

June 3, 2025

Tim (Timbo),
You were like a big brother. You will be greatly missed. Rest in Heaven! I thank God for your healing.
Love your niece, Kim

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