Robert Edgar Gant
December 15, 1947 ~ August 6, 2018
Robert Edgar Gant was born December 15, 1947 to the late Elvin Gant Sr. and Dorothy Wilson Gant. Affectionately known as “Bobby”. A graduate of George W Brackenridge High School. He later joined the Unites States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He came home a hero with many accolades and honors.
He married the love of his life Regina Julia Keyes Gant. To this union there were four loving and deeply caring children. Employed by the City of San Antonio and later the Pearl Brewing Company for many years. After retiring he pursued his love for music as lead vocalist, with the Justifiers and later moved to Las Vegas with a Touch of Silk. An entertainer in Las Vegas for over 20 years, before he retired from music and returned home.
The Patriarch of his family he loved to garden, build, fish and entertain friends and family. He was an extremely loving and dedicated father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, and great grandfather. Family was everything to him. “BG” as he was called was also a father to many of his children’s friends. Everyone always knew they were at home, at BG’s house.
He leaves to cherish his loving memory daughter’s Cynthia L. Wright (Joseph), Tamm M. Chastang, son’s Robert E. Keyes and Ronald B. Gant. Brother Elvin Gant Jr.(Washington, D.C), sister’s Ethedia Harris and Rita Edwards. Mother in law Ruth E Mason, Brother in law Edward Richardson and Sister in law Sandra Mason. Seven grandchildren, Tori L. Gant, Tranay S. Gant (Aaron), Tieara Thomas, Robert E. Keyes Jr, Ronald B Gant Jr, Isley Keyes, and Irhianna Keyes, and Six great grandchildren. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends
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Interment: August 17, 2018 1:30 pm - August 26, 2025 2:33 pm
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Love you Daddy missing you so much..,,RIH until we meet again
I’m at a loss of words. I love you so much. My heart will never be the same. Hug and kiss mama. Rest In Peace. Love Always!
The lost of my uncle has hurt me tremendously all I can think of is every moment we had, the bond we had. I could come at any time any day and talk to him about anything in the world. My uncle never let me go without knowing how much he loved me. We hugged we kissed we laughed he even use to pinch my little but so hard from a child to an adult and boy if he’s ever pinched you, you know what type of pain, but love I felt. I never in a million years thought id be losing him so soon. I use to pick him up and take him places we would eat good laugh n talk about people. I didnt have a father so when I had events my mother leaned on her brothers to help me where my father shouldve and my uncle bobby made sure that whatever I needed i had so I had an upmost respect for the both of my uncles for being my daddy/uncles, so in this lost I lost my UNCLE/DADDY. I LOVE YOU UNC AND ILL SEE YOU AGAIN WHEN MY TIME EXPIRES ON THIS EARTH
Uncle Bobby, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! You have been the VOICE in our family all our lives, and WHENEVER I need comfort, I will press play to hear your voice. Kiss Mawmaw, and Pawpaw & Aunt Regina for me. Yall, watch over us. Until we meet again, REST IN LOVE
I’m here for you my dear friend. Love you
My deepest condolences to the family.
Thank you!
A Forest Fresh was sent by NRCS-Civil Rights Division Staff on August 15, 2018
Lighting candle for you Bobby in celebration of your life!!! Â Lighting
candle for your beautiful family!!
May God Bless each one of you
You will forever be in my heart! Visiting San Antonio will never be the same without being able to see your smile. Â Rest in peace and we love you
My sincere condolences to the Gant Family. RIP Bobby.
The Curtis Family
My beloved father in law, what a blessing to us. Gone way too soon but will never be forgotten. Our fishing trips, holidays and family function will go on, I assure you that. We will never forget the many shows we attended here at him on the road in Vegas. We had a blast still hearing your amazing voice. Thanking God for the 30 plus wonderful years I shared with you. So that God blessed with your dtr as my wife, and you supported us for the 30yrs we have shared. Rest Easy BGeezy,until we meet again……..Love Always Joe Wright Jr
Son in law
Thank you cousin love you 😘
I love you sooo much grandpa u will truly be missed the greatest man I’ve ever known awww Man You taught me soooo much my heart hurts so bad anytime i was away to long you would be looking for me “TORIâ€!!! Bring my babies it’s to quite soooo many memories nobody could keep my kids you would have a attitude out of this world lol this is soooo hard for us all I’m trying to be strong we love you Grandpa you will never be forgotten glad you’re finally at peace rest my angel until we meet again 😘â¤ï¸
Grandpa, i will always love you.. you are a great man. You could always put a smile in my face even when i down. I can picture you Still looking young,fly, and handsome :).. i just wish I had more time to spend with you.. but i know your in a better place right.. and Not a day will go by that I want think about you… you will always be missed I love you grandpa…. Â
My prayers and deepest condolences go to Tamm Chastang, my co-worker and her family at this difficult time. Â
Tamm, I am so sorry for your loss, I had no ideas until my sister asked me to look up something for her on Lewis’s website and I saw your Dads name. I will be Praying for you and your complete family. If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to call or text me.
Love â¤ï¸ you to the moon 🌙 and back.
Selena Brock
Thank you so much!
Thank you Mimi!