Walter Leroy Gant Jr.

“Jitterbug”

Walter Leroy Gant Jr. (Jitterbug) 78, of Manassas VA, passed away Tuesday January 30, 2018 in Novant Health Prince William Medical Center in Manassas VA surrounded by his family.

Walter was born May 3, 1939 in Washington, D. C. to the late Walter L. Gant Sr. and Alma Williams Gant who has preceded him in death.

Walter attended the Huffman-Boston School in Arlington VA. His lifelong working career was serving as a Part Manager for Ted Britt Ford, Kip Killmon Ford and Koons Ford.

He married Edna Strother Gant in 1962 who has preceded him in death. He is survived by wife June Wells Gant who he married in 2014.

Along with his wife, he is also survived by his son Tony Gant (Norma) of Lanham MD, daughters Michelle Thomas (Mark) and Lisa Jackson (Scott) both of Winchester VA. His step daughter April Bethune (Eric) of Bristow VA. Grandchildren Donte’ Harris and Jordan Jackson of Winchester VA, Michelle Viscarra of Bowie MD, Cindy Viscarra of Upper Marlboro MD, Jorge Viscarra and Kimberly Viscarra of Lanham MD and Ryan Bethune of Bristow, VA. He was preceded in death by his daughter Stephanie Gant. Also survived by a host of relatives and friends.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday February 10, 2018 at Murphy Funeral Home, 4510 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203. Family and friends will be received at 10am, service at 11am with Rev. Richard Greene officiating.

Online condolences may be left at www.murphyfuneralhomes.com.