Ted Gantt

Ted "Teddy" Devet Gantt, 70, of Shoal Rd., died Saturday, April 25, 2015 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born in Cleveland Co. on April 15, 1945 to the late Earl Devet Gantt and Jacqueline Absher. Ted was a longline driver for Fredrickson and a veteran of the United States Army during Vietnam.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Clara Dell Foster Gantt on January 13, 2015.

He is survived by his son, Michael Gantt and wife, Denise of Crouse; and two grandchildren, Lisa Gantt and Chris Gibson.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 4:00 pm at Carpenter's Funeral and Cremation Services with Rev. Ken Faulkenbury officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends on Tuesday at the funeral home from 3:00 to 3:45 PM and at other times at the home.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Gaston County, 258 East Garrison Blvd., Gastonia, NC 28052.