Paul Linton Gantt

Paul Linton Gantt entered this world on April 18,1953 in Monticello, Ga. to Tom and Lena Gantt. He went home peacefully on February 4, 2025, at the age of 71 years young.

He accepted Christ at a young age at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church in Monticello. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force for 20 years and one month. After retirement, he entered civil service where he worked 26 additional years at the Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field Commissaries.

During his military and civilian government career, he achieved numerous medals including Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Good Conduct Medal, and National Defense Service Medal.

He had a passion for electronic gadgets, fishing, playing the keyboard and trumpet. He loved spending time with family and friends while making a lasting impact on everyone he met.

He is survived by his two daughters: Jeannie Scott (Jolando), and Syreeta Gantt-Miles (Jeffrey); siblings: Johnnie Mae Goolsby (Otis-d), Rachel Thompkins (George), Doris Rivers (Johnny-d); grandchildren: Marcus, Crystal, Jasmine, Keira, Isaac, Markeis, Kelston, Jala, Layla; great-grandchildren: Kalli, Amiya, Meleah.

He is preceded in death by siblings, Ralph Gantt, Tommie Lee Gantt (Rosa), Helen Reddish (Charles), Patricia Grant (Paul-d), and Dorothy Mae Bailey.

Paul had a special place in his heart for all his numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Especially Sue Lena, who was more like a daughter instead of his niece.

Visitation will be held at Davis Watkins Funeral Home on February 14, 2025 at 9 a.m. Service will commence at 10 a.m. Burial at Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Fl at 2 p.m.