William "Bill" Fant

Anderson, SC - William Barnes Fant, 90, husband of Mildred O. Fant, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015.

Born May 19, 1925 in Anderson, he was the son of the late Samuel D. and Willie Holcombe Fant. Bill was a retired paint contractor. He was an avid gardener and especially loved flowers. He was a longtime member of the Anderson Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. #1206 and a member of St. John's United Methodist Church and the Happy Group.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mildred O. Fant of the home; two daughters, Angela Fant and Libby Witt of Anderson; seven grandchildren, Davey Cheek, Alyssa Cheek, Dusty Ross, Josh Ross, Caressa Baker, Nicole Gibson and Craig Witt; ten great grandchildren; and a sister, Linda Eakin of Pennsylvania. 

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Lannie Gillespie Fant.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday at Sullivan-King Mortuary Chapel conducted by Rev. Dan Batson. The family will receive friends from 2:30 until 3:45 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John's United Methodist Church, 515 South McDuffie Street, Anderson, SC 29624.

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