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Obituary For Ronald H. Gantt

Ronald Hillard Gantt was born on September 7, 1951 at L. Richardson Memorial Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He was the second son born to the late James Hillard Gantt and Inez Floyd Gantt. Ronald went to be with Jesus on April 14, 2022.

Ronald was educated in the Greensboro Public School system. He attended Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Jr. High School, and James B. Dudley Senior High School where he graduated with honors in 1969. Ronald continued his education by attending North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Commerce (BSC) in May 1973. He earned his degree with a major in Accounting and a minor in Mathematics.

At the early age of 7 Ronald found Christ and was baptized at the United Institutional Baptist Church in Greensboro. At UIBC he was member of the youth choir, youth ushers, and the Boy Scouts.

Ronald began his professional career in the Information Technology (IT) field as a Computer Programmer Analyst for Duke Power Company in Charlotte, NC. He worked at Duke Power from June 1973 until March 1979. He then moved to Louisville, Kentucky and went to work for Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corporation. At B&W he worked as a Systems Analyst. He worked at B&W until September 1992. In September 1993 Ronald returned to North Carolina and went to work on a contractual basis for Metro Information System’s Greensboro office. He worked at the Food Lion headquarters in Salisbury, NC for 3.5 months. In April 1994 Ronald transferred to the Richmond, Virginia office of Metro. For the next 7 years he worked at the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In May 2001 Ronald moved to Winston Salem. He went to work on a contractual basis for R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. That contract last for 7.5 months. Ronald remained in Winston Salem for the next year. He was a partial care giver for his mother who lived in Greensboro. On April 1, 2003 Ronald moved back to the family house in Greensboro. In October 2005 Ronald began a new career. He became a substitute teacher for the Guilford County School System. He subbed only on the high school level for the next 8.5 years until he retired in December 2013.

Upon his graduation from NCCU Ronald became involved with the NCCU National Alumni Association. He worked on the local, regional, and national levels. He served as local chapter treasurer and vice president while in Charlotte. He founded the Kentuckiana Chapter when he moved to Louisville. He was elected as Region II Vice President (the highest office on the regional level). Ronald was named National Alumnus of the Year in 1983 and 1986. In 1988 Ronald was elected as National Vice President where he served 2 two year terms. In 1992 he was elected National President where he served for one term. In 1998 he won the Mr. Alumni Award, representing the Richmond–Petersburg Chapter. He also served as chairperson of various committees. In 1984 Ronald was selected as a Black Achiever for the Chestnut Street branch of YMCA of Louisville. In 1986 he was selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jerome Floyd Gantt. He survived by his nephew Jerome Floyd Gantt II (Paquita) of Holly Springs, NC; great nieces Eva and Sasha Gantt of Holly Springs; cousins Phyllis Floyd Williams of Greensboro and George Caldwell of Atlanta, Georgia; and host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside Service Friday April 22, 2022 at 12 pm Forest Lawn Cemetery, 3910 Forest Lawn Dr. Greensboro, North Carolina.

Professional services are entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home.

Guest Book

I became friends with Ron when he lived in Louisville, KY. We found that we new some of the same people from North Carolina. We kept in contact with each other after he moved away. I will surely miss our conversations.

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Sorry to learn of the passing of our friend. Will always remember the family. Blessings Winslo &Joyce Douglas

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I am saddened to learn of Ronald's passing. He was always so very kind and he was very committed and dedicated to making our CLASS of 1969 REUNIONS enjoyable and fun. I extend sincerest sympathy to Ronald'sfamily and to our Class of 1969 for the loss of Ronald. (Mamie Jean Perkins Blackley Spartanburg, SC

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On behalf of the NCCU Alumni Association Greensboro Chapter, as Previous President of the Chapter I speak for all of us in describing how Ronald Gantt served with such loyalty, love and affection for our University. He was truly committed to our motto "Truth and Service." He will be surely missed. To the Gantt Family, the Greensboro Chapter extend our sincerest condolences to you and yours. We share in your grief for the loss of our dedicated "Fallen Eagle." Greensboro Chapter NCCU Alumni Association

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Ronald, you will be truly missed by Cody and myself. You are forever a friend and classmate. Rest In Heaven.

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RONALD GANTT - A FRIEND F - forever in contact with me. His friendship with me was not seasonal. Our friendship has existed for 53 years. R - reliable. He was trustworthy. His commitment to truth began at home way before he became an Eagle (Truth and Service). His sources of information were better than the media. I - ingenious Gantt's discovery ability was amazing. Whether discovering your ingredients in your sweet potato pie, fried chicken or Accelerated Depreciation of an Assets Holding Period. He was amazing. E - everlasting commitment to Truth and Service. During good times and bad times. During winning seasons and losing seasons. During good health and bad health. N - never wavered on his beliefs and his commitments. A Strong Tower. D - determined to stand tall, not in height alone (6ft 6 inches) but in his love for family, friends, community; and especially his love for his Alma Maters, James B. Dudley High School, Greensboro, NC and DEAR OLD NCCU, Durham, NC. Ronald Gantt, A Friend. Alvin g. Woods NCCU Class of '72 April 16, 2022

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PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES FOR ALL FAMILY,FRIENDS,CLASSMATES AND EVERYONE THAT KNEW RONALD GANTT! HIM AND HIS BROTHER WERE MY FAMILY 'S PAPER BOYS YEARS AGO AND HE AND I WERE CLASSMATES ELEMENTARY THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL! MY FAMILY LOVED RONALD LIKE OUR KINFOLK! RIP! FANNIE BREEZE-BROWN

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Ron, we will certainly miss seeing you at Eagle games - our seats were across the court from yours. We pray that Ron will RIP (rest in peace). Sue & Mack Jarmon

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I met 'Gantt' in 1969 when we started, as freshmen, at NCCU. We were never roommates but stayed one or two doors from each other every year at school. I have so many great memories (games, food boxes his mother would send him, playing cards late into the night, travels . . . being young and enjoying college in a spirited way. We continued to communicate over the years, actually up until just a few days ago. We were good friends and I will certainly miss him and mourn his loss. He loved NCCU! Precious memories . . . how they linger. John A. Hill, '73

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I remember my last conversation with Ronald about three weeks ago. He called to put a "fire" under Carolyn Ramsey-Williams and me concerning our "Golden Eagle" year in 2023. He wanted us, as coordinators, to started raising money now!! Also, Ronald wanted me to promise that we would make sure he was at the "Golden Eagle" celebration in 2023 any way we could get him there. My friend and classmate you WILL be there in my HEART! Debna Porter Walters NCCU Class of 1973

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THE GANTT FAMILY~~JOE AND I EXTEND OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES, LOVE, AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF YOU AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME. OUR HEARTS ARE HEAVY, AND WE WILL MISS MY DEAR FRIEND AND CLASSMATE TREMENDOUSLY!! PLEASE KNOW THAT WE WILL KEEP YOU IN OUR THOUGHTS~~MYRTLE "MYRT" BARRETT SOLOMAN~JAMES B. DUDLEY~1969 AND JOE SOLOMAN, SR.~JAMES B. DUDLEY~1968

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Ron was my longtime friend that began when he served as Alumni Association Vice President during the years I served as National Alumni President. We became more than friends and on many occasions took "family "vacations. On the Monday before his passing we talked for over 30 minutes. Ron promised to call back but this was not to be. I will truly miss him!

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I first met Ron Gantt years ago at an NCCU @ Bowie State game a bit after the passing of my first wife. We held many a friendly debate over the football teams of our respective schools, back then. Bowie State stunk yet he was extremely gracious. He will be missed. May he rest in eternal peace now.

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I will miss all the arguments we had about on a weekly basics about who had the best athletic teams between the AGGIES and the EAGLES especially in football. I have never seen a more die hard eagle in my life. I will miss you Gantt and may you rest in peace. Yours in " AGGIE SPRIT" Handsome Billy Covington Dudley class of 1968.

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Will miss having those conversations regarding HBCU sports and cooking. Gantt life was well lived. May Ronald H. Gantt Rest in Peace.

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I am sorry to hear about the homecoming of one of my friends,almost cousin, and classmate from James B Dudley High School '69. I left Dudley our senior year and graduated from a different H.S . Ronald would always keep me abreast of happenings and we stayed in contact till his homecoming.My friend,restful Peace Forever. Gary E. Gant

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Rest In Peace my friend. Will miss calling and talking about our beloved NCCU Eagles. John & Toya Littlejohn

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Sincere condolences to Jerome Gantt (nephew) and the rest of Ron's family. We spent many wonderful times together, especially at Johnsie's and Jerry Gantt's (and Aunt Eldria's) family gatherings. His dinner rolls and pound cakes were #secondtonone - and NO ONE ever left without a few rolls and slices of cake to take home. Ron, like his brother, was also a great conversationalist and took pride in sharing his stories. He laughed and shared that joy with others. I'm glad we stayed in touch vis FB when the family gatherings diminished. Now he has conquered the last great enemy, Death, and is rejoicing with his loved ones in the heavenly realms. Alleluia!!!! Fred and Wilhelmena Sapp Fayetteville NC

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My Dear Classmate, Ronald exemplified Truth and Service in everything he did. He's earned his Crown. Sincere condolences to family, friends and fellow classmates. 🦅❤️Dot Brower

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Ronald, we all called him Gantt, gave true meaning to the expression " Eagle Pride, Amplified!" Classmate, you will be missed as we celebrate your life and mourn your earthly death. Verlene B. DeWitt

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Rest In Peace Ron🦅🙏🏾 The Fitts Family Maxine, David and David, Jr.

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