Randy Gant of Jackson died Thanksgiving Day at his home with his wife Geraldine Gant (Jerry) of 47 years by his side . He was 71 years old. He is survived by his son Randy , Jr. (Candi), a brother Dr. Ralph Wesley Gant (Sandy) , 4 granddaughters, Randi Gant, Heather Gant, Melody Massey, and Grace Massey, and a brother-in-law Tommy Saik (Betty).
Randy was described by many people as a go-getter. He always did good for others and never met a stranger. His wife Jerry says " she loved him so much and didn't want to give him up, ever, but the Lord took him for a reason".
Randy was employed for 33 years at Michael Baker Engineering from where he retired then ran for Hinds County Supervisor and afterwards went to work for the Sheriff's Department for about 5 years.
Jerry was his priority and he was her better half. She says that there will never be enough to say about her Randy. He is worth grieving about from here on out. He will always be missed and loved. He was all about love. Jerry would like for him to be remembered as a good man, a loving husband, father, and grandfather.