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Obituary For Mr. James Morant, Jr.
On Friday, July 7, 2023, Mr. James Morant, Jr. completed his task, finished his race, and answered the call of God to rest at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. James was born September 26, 1944 in Lane, SC to Floria Mack Morant and James Morant Sr. He was preceded in death by his father, James Morant, Sr., (1954) and mother, Floria Mack Morant (2016), three siblings; Harim Earl Morant (2003), Simon Morant (2003), Viola Morant (2013).
As a child he attended St. James AME Church and later became a member of Brown New Calvary Baptist Church.
James graduated from Williamsburg County Training High School (C.E. Murray High) in 1962. In 1963 James enlisted into the United States Army, while in the Army he met the love of his life, Gardenia who he later married in 1966. Three years into the Army James decided to go to the National Guard where heโd be honorably discharged in 1989 as a First Sergeant after serving twenty-three years in total. After his discharge James worked at Cunningham Brick, TFI and Cornerstone Health where he later retired in 2006. He enjoys fishing and hunting with his late best friend Bud, spending time with his family, raising chickens and hunting dogs, riding motorcycles and grilling out.
Left to cherish his beloved memory are his wife, Gardenia Morant of Thomasville, NC; son, Barendeal Allen of Thomasville, NC; five brothers; Herbert (Irene) Sumter of Lane, SC, Isaiah (Joann) Morant of Brooklyn, NY, Willie (Glenda) Morant of Greeleyville, SC, Sterrrik (Rosemary) Morant of Manning, SC, John (Barbra) Morant of Columbia, SC; two sisters, Bertha Morant White of Columbia, SC, and Anna (Carlos) Hance-Morant of Fayetteville, NC; three granddaughters; Jasmine Hunter of Winston-Salem, NC, Jacqueline Hunter of Greensboro, NC and Montanna Allen of Thomasville, NC; and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Brown New Calvary Baptist Church, 200 Doak Street, Thomasville, NC. Interment will follow at Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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April Strain sent The Peace Lily for Mr. James Morant, Jr. - July 12, 2023
We will miss you and love always from Richard Watkins, Dennis & April Strain and family.
Red and White Handled Basket was sent for Mr. James Morant, Jr. - July 11, 2023
Serene Retreat was sent for Mr. James Morant, Jr. - July 10, 2023
Our Deepest Sympathy to the family of James Morant Jr. We are so sorry for your loss. Love. Carrie Greene and Family
Condolences to the Morant family! May your fond memories bring you comfort and peace during your hour of bereavement. Patricia G. Parker & family Summerville, SC
To: The Family "May God's grace be with you in this moment of sorrow and may He bless you with peace and love." Betty Gordon Richardson Class of #63
A life well lived that was filled with lots of love, laughter and honesty. You are the ultimate example of being a son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, man, friend and Panther fan.
Riah and I will love and cherish you always.
Condolences of sympathy and comfort and prayers to Mr. James Morant Family from Mrs. Lisa Kirk and Family.
To the Morant family, our Condolences and Prayers!๐๐พ May God Bless you and comfort you as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
In loving memory of my neighbor James Morant.Praying for my friend his wife Gardenia,son Randy & the entire family during this difficult time.- Holly Allen Lea
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