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Obituary for ARCHIE BENJAMIN GANTT
On Friday, May 27, 2016 God with his infinite wisdom saw fit to call Archie Benjamin Gantt home to rest.
Archie was born to the late Mr. & Mrs. Warren G. Gantt in Port Republic, Maryland. He was also preceded in death by his parents Warren and Marion Gantt, his daughter Dana L. Gantt, son Archie B. Gantt Jr. and his sister Laura B. Buck (Peggy). He received his education in the Calvert County Public Schools, where he graduated from Brooks High School in 1962. He began his employment with Union Labor 657 as a construction laborer for over 30 years and various other companies.
After a prior marriage he later married Mary Russell in August 1995. Archie loved spending time sitting in front of the television watching his favorite sports Basketball and Football.
In his early years he gave his life to Christ and joined Brooks United Methodist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Joseph Collins where he was a member of The Brooks United Methodist Mens Choir. He later became a member of Healing Deliverance Community Experience of the Holy Spirit under the leadership of Prophet Apostle Aniachi C. Belu-John, where he served as an Elder until his departure.
Archie leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Mary Russell Gantt, one son Corey E. Gantt, two step children, Douglas Wallace and Veronica Russell. Four brothers, Anthony Gantt of Port Republic, MD, Joseph Gantt (Maxine) of Prince Frederick, MD, Grailen Gantt (Sarah) of Lusby Md., Donald Gantt (Faye) of Chesapeake Beach; four brothers-in-law, Richard Buck, Milton Jr. (Angela), David (Arlene) and James (Patricia); two sisters-in-law, Lillian Russell and Jane White; four grandchildren, Trajan, Danasia, Douglas Jr and Caiden ; a host of nephews, great nephews and nieces and great nieces and host of family and friends.
