Charles “Charlie” Lynn Gant, 70, of Leakey died on May 22, 2022.
He was born on Feb. 23, 1952 to Charles Smart and Jean Ryan (Smart) Withers in San Antonio. He was adopted by Randy Gant after his father’s death.
He attended school in Lampasas and then served four years in the United States Marines. He was a carpenter by trade, but he could master any project he set his mind to.
He married his wife, Kay, on Dec. 12, 1987.
He devoted his life to preaching the gospel, traveling the world teaching anyone who would give him the opportunity to learn about the Lord. He was a missionary and preacher of the gospel in Russia and Kazakhstan for 16 years, then continued his mission in churches in Texas. He finally settled in Leakey.
Charlie was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping.
He is survived by his wife, Kay; son Roman (Beverley) Vaughn of Luling; daughters Honey Howell of Rio Frio, Julie (Jonathan) Blair of Flatonia, Heather (Michael) Smith of Flatonia, and Jennifer (Jerry) Bunting of Lampasas; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; five brothers, Russell Gant, Tommy Withers, David (Sharon) Withers, Bill (Charlene) Withers and Ronnie (Charme) Withers; and five sisters, Linda Spurlin, Sandra Roe, Leasa Arms, Donna (Bobby) Laymon and Katie Sue Withers.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Gary; and three brothers, Leroy Gant, Steven Gant and Sam Withers.
