Isaac Gant Jr. Obituary (1929 - 2018)

Gant, Isaac Gant Jr. departed this life on Sunday April 1, 2018 at Lutcher, La. The first born to the parentage of Isaac Gant Sr. and Irma Burden on December 31,1929. Isaac was raised in a loving family home where the children were taught Christian principles, and to place their trust in the Lord. He was baptized at the True Light Baptist Church and later changed his membership to the New Zion Christian Center. He was an employee of Colonial Sugars for over 40 years until he retired in 1995. In his younger days he took on the task of carpenter by building his first home. He was also an avid fisherman. His biggest pleasure was sitting under the tree in Shoepick's yard. He leaves to cherish his precious memories his children Madeline Belvin, Mary Ann Johnson (Frank), Donald Gant (Cynthia), Juanita Magee (Earl), Deborah Cage, Isaac Gant III (Cassie Ann), and Tasheeka Gant. Siblings Ernest Gant (Helen) Frank Gant (Cynthia), and Harold Gant (Lulu). Isaac was preceded in death by his parents, siblings Rosemary Gant Martin, Alma Gant Jackson, Selena Gant,Velma Lee Gant Miles, Martha Gant McZeal, and Alvin Gant, grandchildren Monique , Calvin Belvin, Dionne Duhe, and Toccara Payne. He is survived by 20 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A native and resident of Gramercy, La. age 88 years old. A funeral service will be held on Saturday April 7, 2018 at 11:00am from New Zion Christian Center 216 W. Main St. Gramercy, La. Elder Emile Dean Mitchell officiating. Visitation at the church after 9:00am Interment Western Cemetery Lutcher, La. Final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services 315 E. Airline Hwy. Gramercy, La. 70052 "When someone you love become a memory that memory becomes a TREASURE"