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Herbert Gant Jr.

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Herbert Gant Obituary

GANT Mr. Herbert Gant Jr. was called into eternal Rest by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday October 24, 2006 at his home. He was born November 2, 1939 to the late Herbert Sr. and Wilahemina Davis Gant. He is the beloved husband of Mrs. Gertrude Young Gant. Loving father of Herbert Gant III and his wife LaTonya, Guy C. Gant and his wife Nicole, and Danica G. Lampton and her husband Larry Sr. Devoted grandfather of Christopher, Jordan, Larry Jr., Derek, Dominique, Diamond and Amber. He is the loving brother of Elaine Gant and Yvonne Gant Anderson. He is preceded in death by one sister, Mary Louise Gant. Devoted son-in-law of Mrs. Hattie Sutton. Devoted friend of Charles K. Williams and Joseph Williams. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, 5 sisters-in-law, 2 brothers-in-law and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Gant was a member of the Franklin Avenue Baptist Church and a member of the Male Chorus. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and attended Dillard University. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from the Orleans Parish School Board. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at First Baptist Church, 5290 Canal Blvd., New Orleans, LA at 10:00a.m. on Monday October 30, 2006. Visitation will be at the church from 9:00 to 10:00 am. The Rev. Fred Luter will be officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Park Cemetery. Arrangements by JACOB SCHOEN AND SON FUNERAL DIRECTORS. Guestbook may be signed online at www.legacy.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 29, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Gant

16 Entries

Stacey Swain-Burrell

November 4, 2006

To the Gant Family:

Words cannot express my feelings. You all have always been in my thoughts even in my absence.

November 2, 2006

Gert,

Be still and know that Jesus is Lord.

With our deepest sympathy,

James and Muraline Parker

LESLIE WILLIAMS& KIDS

November 2, 2006

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

RITA WILLIAMS &FAMILY

November 2, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

IRENE &DONALD ROUNDTREE/ GLOVER

November 2, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

JOHN WILLIAMS

November 2, 2006

HERBET, SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOURS AND FAMILYS LOST.

Harriet & Onsunta Tharp

October 31, 2006

To Gertrude and Family,
Remember that Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Although we can't be there with you during your time of sorrow, we love you and will continue to pray for you.

Harriet & Oscar Tharp

October 31, 2006

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

VERLIE WEBSTER

October 30, 2006

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

NATHAN&VERLIE WEBSTER

October 30, 2006

GERTUDE, THE LOSSE OF SOMEONE SO DEAR TO YOU IS SO HARD TO BEAR. OUR CODDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY,

MR & MRS JAMES & LIZ BRADLEY

October 30, 2006

TO THE GANT FAMILY:WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.GERTRUDE I KNOW THAT YOU LOVED YOUR HUSBAND,BUT GOD LOVED HIM BEST.PLEASE JUST REMEMBER THE GOOD DAYS THAT THE TWO OF YOU SHARED.I WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS.KEEP THE FAITH,BE STRONG.THE LORD IS JUST A PHONE CALL AWAY.

PASTOR CHARLES & GR BR MORNING STAR FGBC & MEMBERS

October 30, 2006

TO THE GANT FAMILY:WE THE PASTOR OFFICERS AND MEMBER OF THE GREATER BRIGHT MORNING STAR FGBC OF BATON ROUGE,LA WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.OUR PRAYER ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN TIME OF BEREAVEMENT.

Malinda West

October 30, 2006

Hi Family, I am sorry I am unable to be here. I have missed much as I have moved away. I love my family and Uncle Herbert you will be missed. Your bright smile and beautiful eyes looking upon me. I will always value all the times we talked and shared on all those family gathered. You have been the best father I know and a good uncle to me. I feel your peacefulness and know you are in a better place. I will always love you! Malinda

Mrs. Tonyell LeBeau-Woodridge

October 29, 2006

To my family
I am so sorry I could not attend the service. My uncle was such a good man. I often think about what he would say if I could tell him that I would not be at his funeral. I think he would just chuckle and say "thats okay baby" and then he would give me a kiss as always. I would always keep you Aunt Gertrude in my prayers as you have always been there for me and the family. And to my cousins always remember your dad loved you all and he would like for us to be happy for him that he is in a better place where there is no more pain or suffering. My family and I will always lift you up in prayer.

Vic Lloyd

October 29, 2006

Herbert,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family in the loss of your father.
Sincerely,
Vic Lloyd (Community Care Hospital)

Joyce jackson (Stewart)

October 29, 2006

To my little girl Danica from Lanell mother, my heart goes out to
you and your family,may God bless
and keep you always
Love joyce jackson

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