Obituary of Benjamin B. Gant

Olean – Benjamin B. Gant "Loving Father & Grandfather" Benjamin B. Gant of 113 West Elm Street, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at his home, following a brief illness. Benjamin was born on October 22, 1960 in Indiana and was a son of Henry and Ruby Grace Tillman Gant. He was formerly married to Terry Huffman. On December 24, 1997, in Fredericksburg, VA, Benjamin married his wife Kimberly L. Riley, who survives. Benjamin was a graduate of Harlingen High School. He attended Texas Tech University for 2 years, before serving in the US Army. Benjamin worked on the Oil Wells in Texas for a number of years, before moving to Virginia, where he worked in construction. He moved to Olean in 2017 and continued working in construction. Benjamin was a member of the St. Stephen's Club. Along with his wife, Benjamin is survived by; 6 children, Takisha M. and Destiny R. Gant both of Rockport, TX, Bianca K. (Sam Bailey) Fitzsenry of Partlow, VA, Sybil L. Gant of Fredericksburg, VA, Ben A. Gant of Partlow, VA, and Geno B. Gant of Olean; 2 stepsons, Garrett V. Banks, Jr. and Jamel M. Banks both of Charlottesville, VA; many grandchildren; many siblings, including Antonia Lewis of Thornburg, VA, David Benavides of New Mexico, Andres Benavides of Texas, Erma Decourcy, and Suzi "Cookie" Hernandez of Kingsville, TX; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Benjamin was predeceased by a sister Martina Culbreath in 2010. A Memorial Service will be held at the convenience of the family, where his family is located. Arrangements are under the direction of the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc.,646 East State Street, Olean. Online condolences may be made at www.LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com