Timothy Alan Gant

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.