Paul Lester Gant's Obituary
Paul Gant of Huntersville died April 28, 2019. Paul was the son of James Oscar Gant, Sr and Annie Janie Sims.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, his brother, John H. Gant, his sister, Hazelene Gant Sossoman, and a sister-in-law, Faye Gant.
He is survived by His wife, Helen Lois Lancaster Gant, a daughter, Sherrie Gant Freeman, a son, Paul Richard Gant. A Grandson, Bobby Lester Regans, wife Sarah, A Granddaughter, Stella Marie Hitzemann, husband, Josh, 3 Great Grandsons, Aaryn, Caleb & Michael Hitzemann, and a Great Granddaughter, Abigail Grace Regans.He is also survived by his Brother, James Oscar Gant, Jr, wife Sarah and his brother David A. Gant, a sister-in-law Lucille Gant, and several Cousins, Nieces and Nephews.
Paul graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1958.
Paul and his family were members of several area Baptist Churches where he served as Deacon, youth leader, usher and cooked for the brotherhood group at some of the churches. Paul loved hunting and fishing with his brothers and then teaching his children, grandchildren to hunt and fish. When the 3 great grandchildren were born, he took then fishing as long as his health allowed him to. He worked most of his adult life as an Electrician for several electrical companies.
He and his son Rick started their own Electrical Company,
POGO Electric, Inc. His daughter was the Bookkeeper and His wife, Lois also helped in the office.
In lieu of Flowers, Donations can me made to Levine & Dickson Hospice House 11900 Vanstory Drive Huntersville, NC 28078.
A funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 12:00 PM, at James Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn West Cemetery in Charlotte, NC.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at funeral home.
James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family of Mr. Gant and online condolences can be made to jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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