Frederick Lamar Ghant

Frederick L. Ghant Sr., 57, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, at King Solomon Baptist Church located at 1050 Minda St. Abilene, Texas 79602. Visitation will be Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at North's Funeral Home.
Frederick was born on October 6, 1968, in Abilene, Texas, to Danny Jay Rodgers and Stella Lawanda Ghant. He received his education from Abilene High School and went on to earn his degree in Culinary Arts through Sodexo. A talented chef with a passion for serving others, Frederick worked as the Executive Chef for Meals on Wheels, Hendrick Medical Center, and Alley Cats. He also catered events at the Abilene Country Club, including the annual golf tournament, where his skills in the kitchen were always appreciated.
A devoted member of Galilee Baptist Church, Frederick lived his life with joy, humor, and love. Known for his incredible cooking and quick wit, he was the heart of every family gathering. Thanksgiving and Christmas meals were always a friendly competition in his family - and Frederick took great pride in his culinary creations.
Frederick was a family man through and through. He loved spending time with his loved ones, sharing laughter, telling jokes, and cheering for his favorite football team, the Jacksonville Jaguars. A proud former Abilene High Eagle, he wore number 74 during his football days and carried that same team spirit throughout his life.
Though he was teased about his dancing skills, Frederick's lighthearted nature and fun-loving personality made every moment with him special. He will be remembered for his generous heart, his laughter, and the way he brought people together - especially around a good meal.
Frederick's legacy of love, laughter, and family will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
Frederick was preceded in death by his biological father Danny Jay Rodgers, his grandparents, 2 nephews and a niece.
Left to cherish his memory is his mother; Stella Hughes (Albert), Dad; Johnny Mcbride Sr.(Shelly), his children; Frederick Lamar Ghant Jr.(Abigail), Jalisa Denae Swann (Jeremy), Destinee Deshay Ghant, and Armani O'Shea Ghant, his grandchildren; Jabari, Jayce, and Delilah, his brothers; Donald Mcbride, Johnny Mcbride Jr. and Sterlin Rodgers, his sisters; Donna Mcbride, Yolanda Bell, Bridget Brown (David), Pamela Walker, and Sandra James, Carolyn James, Alicia Hughes and Latoya Avery of Alabama, Roy Hughes, Albert Hughes Jr. and Harry Hughes of Alabama and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, ­and friends.
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