GANTT, Ryal A.


The Arizona Republic, Phoenix, Arizona February 11, 2003 Ryal A. Gantt, 86, of Sun City passed away Friday, February 7, 2003. He was born in Vernon, TX, June 6, 1916 and was an Air Force Pilot 1st Lt. during WW II. Ryal is survived by his children Jeff (Kathy) Gantt of Phoenix., Jenifer Seidel of St. Louis, MO, Jody (Robb) Mangino of Flagstaff; sisters Winifred "Wini" (Bill) Robertson of Houston, TX, Billie Jane McDonald of Tulare, CA; brother Dwyatt Gantt of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren Max Millner of Flagstaff, Abbe, Jacob, Spencer and Anna Gantt of Phoenix and longtime friend Gladys "GiGi" Humphry of Sun City. A viewing and time of sharing will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2003 from 2:00-5:00 PM at Heritage Funeral Chapel 6830 W Thunderbird Rd. Contributions may be made to the charity of your choice or to the Elks Lodge NO. 2559, Sun City, AZ. (Obit: Courtesy of Pat Wilson)