Dexter Jerel

Gant

In humble submission to the will of God, we respectfully announce the earthly transition of Mr. Dexter Jerel Gant, of Jacksonville, Florida, on November 12, 2023.  He was a native of Gulf County, Florida.

Dexter Jerel Gant was born in Port St. Joe, Florida on April 8, 1982, to the late Paulette McNair Beachum and Preston D. Gant. Upon graduating from Port St. Joe High School, Dexter went to Edward Waters Community College in Jacksonville, Florida where he played a pivotal role in helping to rebirth the football program. Dexter led the 2004 Tigers to a Southeast Atlantic Conference championship and earned All-American status as a wide receiver. Dexter went on to join his brothers as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity where he developed a special bond with his uncle Jerome and cousin JeRone as his brothers. Dexter received his B.S. degree in Business Management.

Dexter loved spending time with his family and friends. Fatherhood was important to him as he spent countless hours and quality time with the education of his sons Darian and Joval as well as following their love of sports. Dexter was deeply involved in making positive change in his Port St. Joe and Jacksonville communities. He started his own business in trucking with Gant LLC. Every community he stopped in was touched by him. He was well-known with a passion and a dedication for encouraging, mentoring and coaching young people. He was a member of New Bethel A.M.E. Church. Dexter was unselfish and a giver of himself. He always exemplified Christ-like love to all who knew him. Dexter Jerel Gant left the greatness of his heart and soul with all who crossed his path.

Dexter was preceded in death by his loving mother: Paulette McNair Beachum;  grandparents: Adrian Gant, Sr.,  Damon, Sr. and Gillie McNair; uncles: Albert McNair, Marshall McNair, Adrian Gant, Jr., Jerome Gant, Tommy Curtis, Willie Joe Walker, Clifford Parker, Raymond Tunstalle, and George Davis, Jr. ; aunts: Carmelita Davis, and Janice McNair; brother-in-law; Henry Rouge.

Dexter leaves to mourn his passing his beloved father: Preston Gant;  the love of his life: Helen Clemons; two sons: Darian Gant and Joval Williams; grandmother: Mae Ella Gant; three sisters: Roslyan Hogue, Evette Quinn (Chad), and Adrianne Gant; three brothers: Daniel Gant, Josh Johnson and Cedrick Beachum; aunts & uncles: Casteldera Gant (Desiree), Gloria Gant , Karen Gant, Dr. Clarence McNair, Damon McNair, Jr., Charles McNair (Sandra), Cora Curtis, Patricia Walker, Lorene (Red) Tunstalle, Gwendolyn Parker, and Carol Hill; nephews, Kendre Gant, Jace Quinn, Mike Byrd and Javarri Beachum; nieces: Kiristen Thomas,  Shanette Beachum, and Zhyion Quinn; along with a host of great aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.