Elijah Gant Jr. Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elijah Gant Jr. (Cordesville, South Carolina), born in Huger, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elijah left this world on June 2, 2024 at the age of 84, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lottie Magginis (Magginis) and Elijah "Poppa" Gantt Sr.; his former spouse Shirley G. Gant; his siblings, Benjamin "Sam" Gantt Sr., Cebell Crawford, Christoper Gantt, Edward Gantt, Harold "Rell" Gant, Martha "Tugga-Pop" White, Mary, Elizabeth "Pop" Smalls and Willie "Tadpole" Gantt; and his grandfathers, Williams, Malia K. "Chicken" Conley, Anyah N. Gassaway, Zarriah V. Gassaway and Jerremiah Elliot-Rashad "Sterling" "Dubie".
He is survived by: his wife Delores R. Gant; his children, Joycelyn "Joy" Walker (Max), Andre "Torri" "Tiger" Gant, Elizabeth "Cookie" Gant, Raleigh Roberson, Katanesha "Nikki" Pearson and Rebecca Smith; his siblings, Blondell "Peanie" Bennett, Jessie Mae "Granny" Lundy and Marion Gant; his grandchildren, Mazon D. Walker, Myyles D. Walker, Ross K. Gant, Crystal K. Gant, Bria K. Gant, Te-Kira M. Parker, Brian K. Williams, Isaiah "Bubba" L. Roberson Haleigh, Raleigh L. Roberson, Adien C. Roberson, Aria C. Roberson, Sir Raleigh Lee "Sir" Roberson, Matthias, Jalen L. Moore and Jaylon L. Moore; his great grandchildren, Alexis K. Gant, Nevaeh T. Owens, Natasha T. Owens, Nylah T. Owens, Nia T. Owens, Brandon I. Tucker, Ellarie "Baby O" Jordan, Zane D. Baskins and Ashleigh N. Gassaway (Jerron); and his great great grandchild Heaven K.. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, extended family members, and cherished friends.
