Jerry Reginald Gant

Jerry Gant, 75, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1951 to the late Pete & Helen Jones Gant. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, collecting arrowheads, gardening, and camping. He loved spending time with all of his family.

Jerry worked 30 plus years at Kimberly-Clark in Corinth, where he met his sweetheart, Brenda "Darby". They married on October 10, 1998 and shared many wonderful years together.

He was known and loved for his personality. He was a good friend and had a special gift for giving everyone a nickname. He was always the life of the party. Jerry was a loving husband, Daddy and Papaw. His grandchildren were truly the apple of his eye; he cherished every moment spent with them. Jerry's love, laughter, friendship, and personality will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Brenda "Darby"; children, Stacy Mathis (Bryan), Jeff Houston (Mindy), and Mike Seago (Whitney); grandchildren, "Johnny Bravo" Blakney (Emily), "Lulu" Blakney (Kayla), "Sassy Boy" Houston, "WG" Houston, "Ali Ruth" Houston, "Hayboy" Houston, and Ky Seago; sister, Rheedia Downs (Gerald); sister-in-laws, Mary Bennett, Ann Shea, Judy Long (Lowell), and Melissa Jones (Dale); brother-in-law, Mikey Shea (Sharon); and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, David & Lawrence Gant; sister, Betty Harp (Bobby); nephews, Jerry Downs, "Pancho" Gant; In-laws, Mike & Mittie Shea; brother-in-laws, William Shea, Danny Shea and Travis Shea; and sister-in-laws, Brenda L. Shea, Brenda G. Shea and Janie Richardson.

We love you Paw Paw, you will be greatly missed. I love you Papaw, Love Stacy Michelle.