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James Edward Gantt

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Mcalister-Smith Funeral & Cremation - West Columbia

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West Columbia, South Carolina

James Gantt Obituary

James Edward Gantt LEXINGTON - James Edward Gantt, 80, of Lexington, husband of Janice Mitchell Gantt, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2016. He was born October 9, 1935, in Lexington County, to the late Carl Rudolph and Frances Williamson Gantt. James was a self-employed truck driver and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. In addition to his wife of 33 years, he is survived by two daughters, Angie Gantt and Terri Gantt; a son, Wally Gantt (Danielle); two sisters, Gloria Ryan and Joetta Belk; a brother, Charles Gantt; three grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Gerri Gantt. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 11, 2016, at Stone River, 121 Alexander Road, West Columbia, SC 29169. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. until 2 p.m. prior to the service. Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia is assisting the family. Family and friends may sign the online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com.

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Published by The State on Sep. 7, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for James Gantt

26 Entries

Ernest Boylan Ga lil man

March 18, 2025

Will miss travelling hwys with you brother.the hwys won't be the same.Rip southern shaker.we will carry loads from here on.

Frank Smith

April 17, 2023

Enjoyed the many miles together, going and coming it was fun. 357 Mag. Double Diamond (McLean Trucking) 72-83. His memory will live on. RIP. Semper Fi.

Jordan Taylor (Carl Rudolph Gantt's Daughter)

May 27, 2022

So proud to be part of such an amazing legacy. See you at the gates Great Uncle Eddie.

Rodney Smith

December 17, 2020

The greatest OTR ever!!!! Met him when I 1st started trucking I was driving a cabover freightliner and he told me stick with it boy theres money to make . After 34 years I'm back to my 1981 cabover and at the end of my career but if it wasn't for Shaker I wouldn't have my wife of 27 years and my beautiful grandbabies. RIP brother I'll always love you run hard and 3 log books ♥

dale spreder

October 18, 2020

I had the privilege to run with you back in the day what a honor that was also with Miss Donna Riddle Grannymozes RIP to both of you will be meeting soon we will run again

Scotty Barkdoll

June 11, 2020

I used to polish his truck while he would load .. hayne City Florida ,wild wood, FLA,all over Florida st.augustine...he d pull in.find where I was...tell me to wake him up when I was done...I would he would buy me a meal payme for my work then be on his way...dude rest in peace you were a good friend when friends where hard to find...peace buddy..yep old a grey now...but still here... See ya soon

David Slim Nichols

June 4, 2020

Southern Shaker, made me the driver I am today. I will always be grateful that he befriended me back in the day. Took me under his wing , when ever we had the chance to run together. Taught me how to be the best front door, any man could ask for. Shaker, you will always be in heart and mind. Truck on , both sticks against the dash. RIP Shaker!!!
Love, Swamprabbitt.

Michael Satterly

April 18, 2020

Rip my friend you are missed and thought about often

Lenny Biggers

April 5, 2020

God bless the family. I have been trucking since the early 1980s I have had the chance to run down the big road with him he will always be a legend In my book. People are still talking about shaker on the CB radio today. He lives on in the trucking industry. Rest In Peace shaker you will always be missed. BladeRunner

Capt. John M. Pasko

February 29, 2020

Quite the guy. A role model for anyone wanting to stand out in the heavy long-haul trucking crowd. Not very many come along like that anymore. God bless Eddie and his family. Memories of him will live on for a long time.

Shannon Fowler

December 22, 2019

R.I.P. Shaker, youre still a legend on the highway today to us older hands.. Put em up against the dash brother and gas on it.. Let me know what you see up there.. Imma be dragging a long behind.. One and Only Wind~Rider our The Razorback state..

Sam Hart

August 29, 2019

Rip Eddie
King David

Charles McCrimmon

March 8, 2019

For many years Eddie ran the road, now he trucks on those Streets of Gold... youll live forever in the hearts of all of us that carry the load in your honor!

Jeff Howard

November 18, 2018

Eddie Gantt is a name very well none to anyone that have had a Fast truck ...Eddie as a young man I looked up to you and all you stood for .you will be sadly missed bye every one that new you .God bless Janice and all of his family. RIP old friend but I know where ever you are you've got both sticks up against the dash ...Hammer Down

Billy Diesem

August 23, 2018

STILL THINK OF THE LEGENDARY SOUTHERN SHAKER, I WAS A GREEN DRIVER, AND LOVED THE STORIES, THEN AND STILL DO NOW.

January 3, 2018

R.I.P. SHAKE-SHAKE..YOU WERE MY HERO....SNEAKY-SNAKE

Billy / STORMY Diesem

August 22, 2017

Eddy was the man, he was someone that we all talked about and looked up to. May God bless Janice and the family.

Kenny Thomas

August 10, 2017

Hammer down big boy your bedding in the right direction. From the origenal Tar Heel traveler

Sam Headrick

November 28, 2016

Just got the bad news Shaker so I'm a little late.
Running the road back then was fun times.
RIP old friend.

War Eagle

Louise Richardson

September 10, 2016

Joetta I am so sorry for your lose. God be with you and your family. Love always
Louise

SAMMY GUNTER

September 8, 2016

Sorry to hear about Edward prayers are going up for Janice and the rest of the Family GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

September 8, 2016

Offering our deepest sympathies during this time.

Billy Stormy Diesem

September 7, 2016

Want to clarify something to everyone that I made a mistake. I was not a Co worker of Shaker, God bless everyone

Brian Swaim

September 1, 2016

My deepest sympathy, Janice. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Thanks to Shaker for all the memories may he rest in Gods peace. We shall meet on that beautiful shore.

Billy / STORMY Diesem

August 31, 2016

Eddy and Janice gave us hero's to talk about and dream about for many years. The family has my heart felt condolences. The SOUTHERN SHAKER was our legend, even though I don't think he ever wanted the notoriety. Well Eddie, your with the angels and you have a well deserved rest. God bless you my friend and KEEP ON TRUCKING.

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