Edward Earl Gantt Sr.

Edward Earl Gantt Sr.

Edward Gantt Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Nov. 6, 2008.
GANTT, Edward Earl Sr., of Richmond, departed this life November 4, 2008. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Winnie Gantt; one son, Edward Jr. of Richmond; one stepson, Chris Shobe of Mechanicsville; three stepdaughters, Linda Trimmer of Sandston, Kay Shobe of Sandston,Trina Cummings of New Kent; one granddaughter, Kayla Leigh Gantt of Mechanicsville; and five stepgrandchildren. He served his country honorably in World War II and is retired from Richmond Engineering Company.The family will receive friends 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231, where services will be held Friday, November 7, 2008 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at Washington Memorial Park, Sandston, Va. 23150. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th. Ave 7th Floor. New York, New York 10001.


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November 21, 2008

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November 13, 2008

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November 7, 2008

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Ruth Farriss

November 21, 2008

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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Ruth & Steve Farriss

THE CARROLLS

November 13, 2008

WE WERE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT EDDIE, BUT YOU KNOW HE IS NOT SUFFERING.OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOU FAMILIES.

Chris/Conner Harrison

November 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jen Schultz

November 7, 2008

Winnie,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Eddie was such a sweet and gentle man and will be greatly missed. I know how very much Eddie loved you, I think he felt you lit up his life everyday! I miss you much.
Love you,
Jen Schultz

Tawanda,Donna,Angie,Randall,and Randall

November 7, 2008

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Kevin Roye

November 6, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Debbie Inge

November 6, 2008

My thoughts are with the entire family. I had the pleasure of being a part of the family for many years and truly love all of you. I loved Pop and my heart goes out to Winnie. You are in my prayers....

Tracy, Bruce & Katelyn Ball

November 6, 2008

Trina & family,
Sometimes knowing that although your Pop is in a better place, it does not ease your pain. We are so sorry for your loss. Remember the good times, and always remember that you will see him again one day.
With deepest sympathy,

Steve Camp

November 6, 2008

Eddie and the Gantt family.

Please know that we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that the Lord will comfort you and give you strength during these difficult times.

With deepest sympathy,
Steve Camp and your Fishers of Men Family

Sr. Emma and Sr. Marion

November 6, 2008

We are praying for Winnie and her children and grandchildren and all those family members and friends who are mourning the loss of Eddie. The love he always conveyed for each of you has been carried with him to his new home with God. Eddie will see to it that you are all taken care of - just as he always has.
In deepest sympathy, Sr. Marion and Sr. Emma

Carol Shore

November 6, 2008

Trina and Family,
You all have my deepest sympathy and prayers. Even though this is such a sad and trying time for you, try to keep in mind that he is no longer suffering and has gone to a better place. Sometimes, if you can keep the good memories in your thoughts, it helps to get you through some of this. I wish there was something I could do or say to help ease your burden. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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