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1943
DIED
2025
Joe Fant Obituary
Mr. Fant was born to Mrs. Sue White Fant and Joe Branson Fant Sr. in La Grange Ga. Aug. 29, 1943.
He attended West End High School in Birmingham Al. After serving in the US Air Force Joe taught courses in self-improvement and personal development with Dale Carnegie. He built a groundbreaking career in the wholesale beauty and barber supply business and was a respected Real-estate auctioneer, but his passion was as a gentleman farmer. He loved his cows and spending the day on his tractor. He started every morning without fail talking with his Lord Jesus, then off to the gym as soon as he got home, he was out with his dogs checking the cows. He lived his life as encourage by his hero John Wayne, "Live life your way and make the most of every day."
Joe said the Most important thing in his life above all else was that his name and the names of his children would be found in the Lord's Book of Life. He was an unapologetic redeemed follower of Christ, and his example helped assured his family's names would all be found alongside of his.
Joe was preceded in death by his mother Sue Fant, father Joe B. Fant Sr. and brother Jeffrey R Fant.
He is survived by his sons Joe Fant (Daniel Fant), Branson Heath Fant, Daughter Andrea Fant Sutton (Shawn Sutton), His Grand Children Branson Alexander Fant, Morgan Wagaman, Joe Fant, Victoria MacDonald, Mackenzie Fant, Maddy Hamilton, Kat Hamilton, Tristan Fant, and 10 great-grandchildren, his former wife Ann H. Hodges and longtime special friend Clydette Hughes (Angel and Ty).
You are invited to a celebration of life at Emelle Community Church 3607 Sumter 24 Emelle Al. 35459 Visitation at 11:00 / Funeral 11:30.
Joe has asked that in lieu of flowers to please donate to the Humane Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Leslie King
April 9, 2025
Joe was a very good friend of my daddy, Harry Benjamin, when we first moved to Alabama in 1963 until he passed two years ago. Daddy talked about him being a graduate assistant for Dale Carnegie for him in Tuscaloosa right after we moved here and they would ride together each week and it became an education in southern culture for Daddy! Daddy was old enough to be Joe´s father, but they were fast friends and talked politics and finances. My deepest condolences, but I know that Joe was a believer and had Jesus in his heart! He and Daddy are probably together in heaven right now discussing things just like they used to!
March 1, 2025
Joe was my best male fri
Anita Ruzic
March 1, 2025
Joe was my best male friend from 1967 until his death. Joe was a close friend of my Daddy´s who passed away in 1980. Joe did so much to help my mother and me in our hunting business, our store and cattle farm. Joe was also close to my daughter, Belinda and said a beautiful prayer at her memorial service. He was like a member of our family. I would need a book to list all the things he did for us. I am the only one of my family left here on earth but I would guarantee my family and Joe had a great reunion when he got to Heaven., I will miss and love my friend until I see him in Heaven. Watch over all the cattle in Heaven, Joe. Love and prayers for Heath and Andrea and all of Joe´s family. See you later dear friend .
Terry Strange
February 28, 2025
I knew Joe at Stonewall Jackson school. Always looked up to him. Great to hear of his accomplishments in life and his faith.
Neighbor
February 28, 2025
Offering my deepest sympathy in behalf of the Fant family. Sorry for your loss. May you find peace in God during this time of bereavement
Neighbor
February 26, 2025
Offering my deepest sympathy to the Fant family. Sorry for your loss. May you find peace in God during this difficult time.
Ron Golden
February 26, 2025
Joe has been my best friend for 67 years. Gym, worked with, in business with him. Prayed with him and talked about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we where both excited about going to heaven to be with him. Can´t wait to see Jesus. Joe best me there. Love you Joe.
Don Weathers
February 26, 2025
My mom bought beauty supplies for her shop in Hoover. RIP Joe.
Jerry Pate
February 26, 2025
I admired Joe. He will be missed.
Barbara J Cork
February 25, 2025
We know that death will come to us all as the Bible says there´s a time to be born, and a time to die however it does not make the departure any easier. My condolences to Joe´s family, children and grandchildren and especially to his good friend Ron Golden. The years go swiftly by and I know Joe Fant will not be forgotten.
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