Richard "Rick" Gant

June 15, 1949 - October 13, 2021

Richard “Rick” Wayne Gant of Mineola, TX formerly of Kearney passed away at his home October 13, 2021 surrounded by his family. Graveside services will 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Elm Creek Cemetery followed by a gathering at the Elm Creek Community Center. Rick was born June 15, 1949 in Kearney, Nebraska to William and Valeria Gant. He grew up in Kearney and attended Kearney High School, graduating with the class of 1968. He was united in marriage to Brenda Wright on November 8, 1969 in Kearney, NE. They had two sons, Kurt and Kevin. Rick was later blessed with two grandsons, Dustin and Shade and one great grandson, Jackson. He moved to Texas in 1978, where he had a 20 year career with Ocean Spray before retiring due to health issues. He enjoyed reading, gardening, fishing, putting puzzles together, spending time with his family and wild boar hunting. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Brenda Gant; sons, Kurt and Kevin; grandsons, Dustin and Shade; great grandson, Jackson; brothers, Butch Gant, Dale Gant; sisters, Kathryn Cross, Cindy Durr; and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Rick was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mildred and Janet; brothers, William and Joe; 3 nephews and 2 nieces.