Lester Gant Jr. 66, of Section, Al. and formerly of Rossville, Ga, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021. He was a member and longtime deacon of Chattanooga Valley Baptist Church. He graduated from Scottsboro High School in 1973 and graduated from Auburn University. Mr. Gant coached youth sports for many years and loved music, gardening, being outside and loved working out and staying fit. He loved to keep up with his steps daily, walking seven or more miles daily, but the one thing he loved the most was his family and spending time with them.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Gant; son, Christopher Gant (Ali); daughter, Leslie Myers (Charlie); two sisters, Evelyn Gant and Shirley Gant; six grandsons, Carter Myers, Calder Gant, John David Gant, Jackson Myers, Sanders Gant and Dawson Myers; mother-n-law, Betty Little and other family members and many special nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., with Bro. Josh Little officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
