Jimmy Steven Gant

Jimmy Steven Gant, age 79, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6:00-8:00 pm at Marshall and Marshal Funeral Home in Whitney. 

Jimmy was born November 3, 1947, in Whitney, Texas to Harley Newt Gant and Prudence Irene (Miller). He married the love of his life Sarah Ripley on July 3, 1969. 

Steve was a die hard Texas Longhorn Fan who enjoyed hunting, fishing, arrowhead hunting and his grandkids. In the past two years he became a slight Texas Tech Fan as his youngest granddaughter goes to Texas Tech. Some of Steve's greatest memories was hunting with family and friends, from hunting in Colorado, to fixing E Ranch, to fishing the Brazos River and Texas Coast.

He is survived by his daughter Stacy Hill and husband Tim, daughter Stephanie Anderson and husband Scott, four grandkids, Trent, Hannah, Sonnie, and Samantha, and 3 great grandkids, Gracie, Rylee, and Trapper. Along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Jimmy id preceded in death by his wife, Sarah, father Harley, Mother Prudence, brother Bobby, and brother Don.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Peoria Cemetery.