David Eugene Dant

David Eugene Dant obituary, Owensboro, KY

David Eugene Dant

David Dant Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory - Owensboro on May 18, 2023.

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David Eugene Dant, 56, of Calhoun, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. He was born April 13, 1967 in McLean County to the late David and Linda Hayden Dant. David was a retired deckhand for Crounse Corporation and a volunteer for the Beech Grove Fire Department. He was a member of Calhoun United Methodist Church and graduated from McLean County High School in 1985. David enjoyed NASCAR and fishing and loved his cat, Harold.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Dant and Timothy Dant.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Dant; son, Jonathon Severs of Owensboro; daughter, Asia Dant of Calhoun; sister, Joyce Hardin (Chris) of Calhoun; and his mother-in-law, Darlene Freels.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until time of service on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Owensboro Humane Society, 3101 W. Second Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.

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