Joey

Gant

Joseph Glen "Joey" Gant son of Wanda Wisdom Gers and the late William Eugene Gant was born at Rolla, Missouri, on January 12, 1969. He departed this life at his residence in Bunker, Missouri, on July 20, 2009, having attained the age of 40 years, six months and eight days.

On July 29, 1995 in Farmington, Missouri, Joey was united in marriage to Tracy Williams. Joey attended Greely Community Church and Crossville Baptist Church. He was a member of the Bunker and Lesterville Masonic Lodge. Joey enjoyed fishing and hunting. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Joey was preceded in death by his father, William Eugene Gant, his grandparents, Guy and Osie Gant, Leonard and Ellen Wisdom and his uncle, Charles Wisdom.

Joey is survived by his wife, Tracy Williams Gant of Bunker, one son, Joseph Gant of Ellington, two daughters, Chelsea Gant of Bunker, Madison Gant of Bunker, mother and step-father, Wanda and Jim Gers of Bunker, two brothers, Terry Gant and wife Laura of Licking, A.G. Gant and wife Karen of Columbia, his father and mother-in-law, Duwane and Pat Williams of Farmington, and a host of other relatives and many friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Thursday 4 to 8 P.M.

Funeral services: Friday July 24, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri,

Minister: Pastor Clay Harper



Burial: Greely Cemetery

Pallbearers: Larry Barton, LW Barton, Bob Bryant, Denver Bryant, Donnie Jenkins, Kevin Rains and Steve Kerns.

Honorary Pallbearers: Richard Akins, Andy Wisdom, Richie Skaggs, Kelly Ramsey, Mike Stacy, Jodie Martin Joseph Gant Hank Conrad and Joe Bozic.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In Lieu of flowers: Bunker Relay for Life or Greely Cemetery Association.