Zackery K. Gant

Name: Zackery K. Gant Age: 35 Residence: San Antonio, Texas formerly of Corinth, MS Date of Death:Friday, April 11, 2014 Place of Death: Magnolia Regional Health Center, in the arms of his loving wife. Location of Funeral Service: Wheeler Grove Baptist Church Date & Time: Monday, April 14, 2014 @ 2:00pm Interment: Wheeler Grove Cemetery w/Military Honors Officiating: Dr. Leonard Pratt and Dr. Kara Blackard Visitation: Sunday, April 13, 2014 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm and Monday, April 14, 2014 from noon till service time. At Wheeler Grove Baptist Church. EVERYTHING IS AT THE CHURCH!!!! Biographical Information Date of Birth: March 6, 1979 in Corinth, MS Employment/Occupation: HE was a Transition coordinator WTB / US Army with the rank of SSG (E-6) for 9 years serving In Operation Iraqi Freedom with the 155th Brigade 2005-2006. Mr. Zackery K. (Zac) Gant was a loving Husband, Father, and friend. He loved being around his family and friends. He loved marksmanship and it was his favorite hobby outside of his family and work accomplishment. He left behind a great legacy in his family and friends. Mr. Gant has received the BAMC “You Make A Difference Award,” was selected as BAMC Warrior Transition Battalion Staff Member of the Quarter and subsequently Staff Member of the Year FY11, and was selected as Southern Regional Medical Command Transition Coordinator of the Year FY12. Mr. Gant Instructed the Automated Comprehensive Transition Program for the Warrior Transition Command Staff Cadre Course certifying more than 1000 Staff Members from organizations world-wide. Mr. Gant took on the fledgling Operation Warfighter Program in San Antonio, Texas with one Federal Agency on board. Within a year, he excelled at planning, preparing, and executing a model program with 40 Federal Agencies serving Warriors in Transition. Mr. Gant coordinated and implemented 10 Hiring Heroes Career Fairs, resulting in over 500 Soldiers interviewing for post-military employment and a large number of second interview offers and some on-the-spot job offers. In preparation for those Fairs, he proofread hundreds of resumes to ensure that each Soldier was equipped for success in their job search and educated both Soldiers and Staff in all aspects of transition operations. Mr. Gant worked closely with multiple outside agencies to provide transition services and job training to Soldiers In Transition, to include Mississippi State University “Digital Forensics” Class and the USO Transition Workshop. His close coordination with the JBSA Family Assistance Center resulted in over 1000 referrals to Army Education Assistance Office and the Office of Personnel Management Federal Management Class. Mr. Gant has been the motivating force emphasizing Soldier and Staff participation in Career Education Readiness (CER), resulting in a maintained CER participation rate at or above 85% of eligible Soldiers. Mr. Gant’s phenomenal performance, dedication, and commitment to Soldiers and this organization stand as unequalled. His departure is considered an irreplaceable loss to the institution. Mr. Zackery K. (Zac) Gant is recognized for Meritorious Civilian Service from June 27, 2011 to March 15, 2014 for his exceptionally outstanding performance as Transition Coordinator for the Warrior Transition Battalion (WTB), Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, Texas. For the team and has contributed immeasurably to the successful operations of the WTB mission. Mr. Gant’s outstanding contributions are in keeping with the finest traditions of Civil Service and reflect great credit upon him, the Warrior Transition Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center, and the United States Army. Military Awards and Decorations: Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal, Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Operation Iraqi Freedom Service Ribbon with Bronze Star Device, Global War on Terrorism Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Combat Medic Badge, Sharpshooter Qualification Badges (Rifle and Pistol), BAMC WTB Military Staff Member of the Quarter 2011, and Commanding General’s Award – Ft. Leonardwood Department of Army Civilian Awards and decorations: Commander's Award for Civilian Service BAMC WTB Staff Member of the Year 2011 Southern Regional Medical Command Transition Coordinator of the Year 2012 Church Affiliation: of the Christian faith. Survivor Information Wife – Christy Gant- San Antonio, Texas formerly of Corinth, MS Daughters: Hailey Troxell and Allison Troxell – Corinth, MS Mother: Cheryl Hubbard – Corinth, MS Father: Jim Hubbard- Corinth, MS Sisters: Sasha Moore- Greenwood, MS; Emily Stacy and husband Matt – Marietta, MS Paternal Grandparents: Bill and Janie Gant- Corinth Maternal Grandfather: William Jack Richardson – Jacinto, MS Parents-in-law: Danny and Angie Russell- Corinth, MS Sister-in-law: Stephanie Williams and husband Jason – Oxford, MS Nephews and Niece: Logan Williams, Anna Kate Williams and Will Stacy Other Relatives and a host of friends Pallbearers: Shane Barnett, SSGT. Randy Bagwell, Jacob McAnally, Ian McAnally, Tom Lewis, Andrew Richardson, Hunter McCalister, and Austin McCalister Honorary Pallbearers: SAMMC Warrior Transition Battalion, Dustin Smith, Eric Smith, Jason Williams, Matt Stacy, and Juan Roberson Those who were waiting on him in Heaven were: Father: Billy Gant Brother: Josh Gant Paternal Grandparents: SSG James Hubbard and Billie Sue Hubbard Maternal Grandmother: Barbara Ann Richardson Uncles: Moses Gant and Putt Hamlin