James Earl Tant, Jr. "Jimmy"

James Earl Tant, Jr. “Jimmy” passed away Friday, July 19 at East Alabama Medical Center. A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2024 at Farmville Baptist Church. Visitation will be one hour before the service beginning 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Farmville Baptist Church. Pastor David Bradshaw will be officiating. A private family graveside will be held Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  

Jimmy was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1966. He also graduated from Troy State with a bachelor’s in business. Jimmy was a proud Army Veteran who served in Korea for our great nation. He was very active in Farmville Baptist Church, where he recently received the honor of being made Deacon Emeritus. Jimmy liked to serve the Lord through his music. As well as serving in multiple capacities through out the church, and serving on multiple committees. Jimmy loved his family especially his grandchildren. He looked forward to their annual beach trips every year, and he loved any other family gatherings.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents “James” Earl Tant, Sr. and Myra Tant.

Jimmy is survived by his wife Ramona Tant; children: Faith (Jason) Egbert, and James Earl Tant, III “Jason”; grandchildren: Peyton Egbert, Cade Egbert, and Jaycee Tant; brother, Ricky (Alicia) Tant; sister, Cathy (Terry) Mann, along with numerous nieces and one nephew. Pallbearers will be Lukas White, Jason Egbert, Peyton Egbert, Cade Egbert, Terry Mann, Steve Byrd, Brad Shaver, and Andrew Bailey. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy’s Farmville Baptist Church Sunday School Class.