George W. Brant, Sr.

George W. Brant, Sr., 88, of Orangeburg passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 surround by his family.

A graveside service will be held at  11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Memorial Park Cemetery, 2720 Broughton Street, Orangeburg. Rev. Hoke Robinson will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons and his son-in-law, Rickey Bannister.

Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Senior Adult Bible Class.

Mr. Brant was the son of the late Bertie A. Brant and the late Lillie M. Brant. He served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Brant retired as a Captain of the Orangeburg Police Department after 23 years of service. He was a member of Memorial Church of the Nazarene and attended the Senior Adult Bible Class. He was also a member of the American Legion.  He also worked at Ferse 5 and 10, partime locksmith and at Thompson Funeral Home. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife, Ernestine Jones Brant, a daughter, Joyce Bannister, brothers, Eugene Brant, Benjamin “Luke” Brant, and James H. Brant and Fred Brant.

Survivors include his children, George W. “Billy” Brant, Jr. (Stephanie), Diane Clark, Marie Punches (Doyle), Evelyn Edgemon (Tommy); eleven grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; sisters, Gertrude Thompson, Betty Carson, Mary Cunio, Gloria Ann Chapin; brothers, William “Ed” Brant (Devon), Roger Brant (Mary); son-in-law, Rickey Bannister and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Memorial Church of the Nazarene at 569 Berry Street, Orangeburg, S.C. 29115 or a charity of one’s choice.

The family would like to thank Amedysis Home Health and Edisto Hospice, caregivers, Ann, Salena and Carolyn for their love and care during this difficult time.