Mr. John Gant's Obituary
GANT, John, 59, of Tampa passed away Sept. 22, 2010 after his battle with cancer. He was born in Tampa on May 21, 1951, the son of the late Irvin J. and Foy Cole Gant. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Yolanda; son, Eddie and wife Tiffany; daughter, Yolanda Deaton and husband Steve; brothers, James A. and Jerry ; sisters, Doris Kruger, Teeny Smith and Becky Cale; grandchildren, Jacob, Brittney, Evelyn, Chloe, Lucus, Elliana and Fin and numerous family and friends. John worked for Cummins Power South for 43 years and his passions were drag racing, fishing, golf and his most recent hobby, showing his prized '56 Chevy. The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, from 6 to 8PM at Boza & Roel Funeral Home, 4730 N. Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL. A celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 from 11:30 AM to 3PM at Dover Advent Christian Church, 14202 Downing St., Dover, FL. Any classic car enthusiast that would like to honor John Gant is requested to bring their classic car to the Dover Advent Christian Church on Saturday at 11AM. The family requests all attending to dress casual.
Boza & Roel Funeral Home
4730 North Armenia Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33603
(813) 877-7676
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