July 13, 1938 – May 12, 2009

James R. Fant, 70, of Linden passed away on Tuesday, May 12 in Atlanta. Services are being held Saturday, May 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Salem Baptist Church with Pastor W.A. Washington officiating. Burial will be in the Salem Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis-Schindler Funeral Home in Linden.

Mr. Fant was born July 13, 1938 in Oilton, Okla., to Frank and Stella Narramore Fant. He was a retired machinist at Red River Army Depot, owned a welding shop in Linden, served in the U.S. Army, and was a member of Salem Baptist Church.

Survivors include his loving friend, Linda Sue Epps of Linden; four sons, Kortney Jackson Fant of Linden, Frank Fant of Atlanta, and Markieth Jackson and Patrick Jackson, both of Dallas; two daughters, Demisa Phillips and husband Michael of Linden and LaShun Davis and husband Glen of Arlington; two sisters, Dorothy Dunkel and husband Loy of Avinger and Bobby Woodruff and husband Guy of Sandoval, Ill.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.