DAVID FANT
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Sept. 17, 1955 - July 20, 2013
David Fant, 57, of Atlanta, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 20, 2013, in Shreveport, La.
He was born Sept. 17, 1955, in Atlanta, to George William, Sr. and Zema Fant. He was retired from the State of Texas, where he was the Health and Sanitation Inspector. He was recently employed with Red River Army Depot, where he was a mechanic. He was a veteran of the Texas Army National Guard, a member of Friendship Baptist Church and enjoyed genealogy and spending time with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Williams, Sr. and Zema Fant; a brother, George Fant, Jr.; and a nephew, Tom Fant.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Tammye Fant of Atlanta; one son, David Jackson and wife Amanda of Atlanta; three daughters, Glory Fant Frazier of Bonham, Haley Squyres and husband Matthew of Jefferson and Jennifer Squyres and husband Zach of Bivins; five grandchildren, Jackson Squyres, Dylan Frazier, Jenna Squyres, Samuel Squyres and Tucker Squyres; father and mother-in-law, Talmadge and Virginia English of Atlanta; sister-in-law, Winnie Fant of Atlanta,; two nephews, Steve Fant of Texarkana and Chad Heldt of McLeod; and a number of other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, at Hanner Funeral Service
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 24, at Smyrna Cemetery with Bro. Gene Parker officiating. Interment will follow at Smyrna Cemetery under the direction of Hanner Funeral Service.
Memorials in honor of David may be made to Grace Home, CHRISTUS Schumpert Health System Foundation, 1035 Margaret Place, Shreveport, LA 71101 or or to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718
Guest registry is available online at www.hannerfuneralservice.com.
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