Funeral services for James Edward 'Jim' Gant Sr. will be held Friday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at Helen First Baptist Church. Pastor Jim Holmes will officiate.
Mr. Gant passed away at home June 28, 2022, following a battle with cancer.
Born Sept. 21, 1949, he was the son of Bruce Gant Sr. and Leta Ward Gant. He was preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and beloved wife of 51 years, Norma Ray Pennington Gant.
Jim grew up in Decatur and graduated from Druid Hills High School. He moved to Riverdale and spent his entire career of 46 years with ING (formerly Life of Georgia). He retired to White County in 2013.
Jim was a faithful follower of Christ. He was an active church member for all of his adult life, singing in choirs, serving as a deacon, teaching Sunday school, and ministering in other capacities for more than 50 years. For the past several years, he was involved in numerous ministries of Helen First Baptist Church. His daily "Good Morning" email messages were a source of encouragement to many.
In addition to participating in church, Jim was an avid golfer and he treasured close friendships forged from spending hours together each week chasing a little, white ball. He also enjoyed acting in various productions at Habersham Community Theater where he was loved by many of his fellow performers.
He is survived by Jim (Angie) Gant Jr., Heather Gant, Michael (Mechelle) Gant, Bryan (Helen) Gant, and David (Katherine) Gant; 16 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; mother, Leta Harris, brother, Bruce Gant Jr.; sister, Claire Householder; and several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Northeast Georgia Christian Counseling (negachristiancounseling.com) or to Habersham Community Theater (habershamcommunitytheater.com).
Barrett Funeral Home of Cleveland is in charge of arrangements.