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James "Jim" D. Brant, Sr.

April 27, 2024

James "Jim" D. Brant, Sr.

James "Jim" D Brant Sr, age 68, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his residence.

He was born July 30, 1955 in Sandusky to the late Douglas Sr. and Delores (Frantz) Brant.

James leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Sharon “Kay” Brant; sons, James Brant Jr., Jamie Brant and Jonathon (Amber) Brant; daughters, Michelle (John) Jenkins, Christine (Jeramy) Gilbert, Amy (Kurt) Warnick, Deborah France and Susan Sokolowski; brothers, Larry (Denise), Alvin (Kathy), Robert (Cathy), Daniel “Jake”, Steven “Toby”, Walter Brant, Kenneth Ekleberry; sisters, Linda Sanders, Ruby (Glenn) Blackwell, April Brant, and Laura Brant; 27 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Susan Brant; brother, Douglas Brant Jr.; grandson, David France Jr.; and great-grandson, Bentley.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Berlin Heights.

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James "Jim" D. Brant, Sr.

James "Jim" D Brant Sr, age 68, of Norwalk, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, at his residence.

He was born July 30, 1955 in Sandusky to the late Douglas Sr. and Delores (Frantz) Brant.

James leaves behind his wife of 26 years, Sharon “Kay” Brant; sons, James Brant Jr., Jamie Brant and Jonathon (Amber) Brant; daughters, Michelle (John) Jenkins, Christine (Jeramy) Gilbert, Amy (Kurt) Warnick, Deborah France and Susan Sokolowski; brothers, Larry (Denise), Alvin (Kathy), Robert (Cathy), Daniel “Jake”, Steven “Toby”, Walter Brant, Kenneth Ekleberry; sisters, Linda Sanders, Ruby (Glenn) Blackwell, April Brant, and Laura Brant; 27 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, Susan Brant; brother, Douglas Brant Jr.; grandson, David France Jr.; and great-grandson, Bentley.

Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at 1:00 P.M. at the Evans Funeral Home, 314 E. Main Street, Norwalk. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Berlin Heights.

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Ebenezer Baptist Church

Sandusky, OH, United States
May 02, 2024

On behalf of Pastor Clayton E. Howard and the Ebenezer Baptist Church of Sandusky, Ohio we offer our condolences in the transition of Jim. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid . Please remember to seek God for your comfort and peace.

Rhea Grosswiler-Dixon

Norwalk, OH, US
April 29, 2024

So sorry for your loss prayers goes out to you Kay and family he will be greatly missed

Jason Oney

Willard, OH, US
April 28, 2024

Gone miss you dad keep an eye on us now an see you when I get there

Valerie Green

Johnson City, TN, US
April 28, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.

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