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Thomas Ezell “Tommy” Gantt
Thomas Ezell Gantt or “Tommy” as he was best known and loved, finished his earthly journey in Nags Head, NC Wednesday March 8, 2023. He was 69 and the son of the late Esley E. Gantt and the late Kathleen Harris Gantt. Tommy was born in Danville, VA and raised in both Kingsport, TN and Rockhill, SC.
Tommy spent most of his adulthood in Kitty Hawk, NC. Smart and industrious, Tommy earned his license and worked as a professional electrician throughout the Outer Banks beach communities for many years. More recently, Tommy headed the maintenance division as a trusted employee of the Cavalier Motel in Kill Devil Hills, NC. Outside of work, Tommy loved lounging on the local beaches, grilling, and enjoying the family and friends he cherished. He was a true family man.
Tommy is survived by one daughter, Ashley Hall (Todd) of Rock Hill, SC; one son, Thomas Gantt, II (Jessica) of Clover, SC; one step-son, Derek Fletcher (Michelle) of Gastonia, NC; his brother, Richard “Dickie” Gantt of Kitty Hawk, NC; his two sisters, Sandra Callis (David) of Colerain, NC, and Karen Gray (Walter) also of Kitty Hawk; six grandchildren, Phoebe, Carly, Kylie, Logan, Addy, and Lucas as well as a host of extended family members, close friends, and his Cavalier Motel family.
Tommy’s funeral will be held graveside at Austin Cemetery in Kitty Hawk, Sunday March 12, 2023 at 2 pm. Pastor Steve Siegrist will officiate. Friends and family may view one day prior (Saturday March 11, 2023) from 6 pm to 8 pm at Gallop Funeral Chapel in Nags Head. Please share condolences with the family at www.gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was entrusted with arrangements.
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Our deepest condolences to the Gantt family. Tommy was a very nice & funny guy. He will be missed. Prayers & thoughts for his family during this difficult time.
Dickey, and Family, I send my condolences and prayers for you. Tommy was a wonderful friend and the best storyteller. He will be dearly missed.
Kathleen and Tommy were the highlight of my family’s yearly (sometimes more often) visits to the Cavalier. We began visiting in early 70’s thru the present. Tommy was the sunshine on a cloudy day. Loved him very much. Shirley Suits from Virginia.
Tommy was such a sweet man, and will be missed. He was always a welcoming face every time I stayed at the Cavalier, and it won’t be the same without him. My thoughts are with his family, and his Cavalier family.
Thomas you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Wishing you peace, comfort, and lots of love. I will always remember how funny Tommy was and how he could always make me laugh. My heart goes out to you and your family.
We were so very sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. We own a cottage within sight of the Cavalier and we so enjoyed getting to know Tommy over the years when we walked to the beach. He was always friendly, full of life, laughter, and lots of stories, and we were honored to be his friends. Our deepest condolences to his family and his many fans on the Outer Banks. Pat and Mary Stroop
My condolences to all my many cousin.
Gantt family, so sorry to hear of Tommy's passing. Our family knew him from our annual trips to the Cavalier Motel. Tommy was a genuine good guy, always smiling, and always eager to help. He will truly be missed. May your memories give you comfort in the days ahead. Rest in peace Tommy.. . Steve & Gay, Peggy and Melody
We were so sad to hear of Tommy's passing. We have been coming to The Cavalier for 38 years and Tommy part of the experience, always laughing, smiling and sweeping the boardwalk : ) Knowing how many people Tommy touched and was loved by will give his family peace and joy. Prayers for the family. RIP Tommy
What an asset to the wonderful atmosphere at The Cavalier! Our family loved Tommy. He and my husband had many conversations, and more importantly, laughs. Always in a full roll, Tommy would graciously stop to have those conversations. I told my husband he had lost a friend when i got home yesterday. He was so sorry to hear. Blessings to all family and friends <3
My condolences to the Gantt family on Tommy's passing. The Gantt family were neighbors of mine as when we grew up together in Kingsport, Tennessee. I knew his older brother Dickie the best. Good family who were very nice people. Have not seen any of them in over 50 years but have never forgot them.
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was a funny guy and always upbeat. RIP Tommy. You will be missed
To the family and friends of Tommy Gantt. I spent a few hours enjoying the Gantt brothers and I had more belly laughs with them. See you in time!
Our deepest condolences to the Gantt family. Tommy was a very nice & funny guy. He will be missed. Prayers & thoughts for his family during this difficult time.
Dickey, and Family, I send my condolences and prayers for you. Tommy was a wonderful friend and the best storyteller. He will be dearly missed.
Kathleen and Tommy were the highlight of my family’s yearly (sometimes more often) visits to the Cavalier. We began visiting in early 70’s thru the present. Tommy was the sunshine on a cloudy day. Loved him very much. Shirley Suits from Virginia.
Tommy was such a sweet man, and will be missed. He was always a welcoming face every time I stayed at the Cavalier, and it won’t be the same without him. My thoughts are with his family, and his Cavalier family.
Thomas you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Wishing you peace, comfort, and lots of love. I will always remember how funny Tommy was and how he could always make me laugh. My heart goes out to you and your family.
We were so very sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. We own a cottage within sight of the Cavalier and we so enjoyed getting to know Tommy over the years when we walked to the beach. He was always friendly, full of life, laughter, and lots of stories, and we were honored to be his friends. Our deepest condolences to his family and his many fans on the Outer Banks. Pat and Mary Stroop
My condolences to all my many cousin.
Gantt family, so sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. Our family knew him from our annual trips to the Cavalier Motel.
Tommy was a genuine good guy, always smiling, and always eager to help. He will truly be missed. May your memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
Rest in peace Tommy.. .
Steve & Gay, Peggy and Melody
We were so sad to hear of Tommy’s passing. We have been coming to The Cavalier for 38 years and Tommy part of the experience, always laughing, smiling and sweeping the boardwalk : ) Knowing how many people Tommy touched and was loved by will give his family peace and joy. Prayers for the family. RIP Tommy
What an asset to the wonderful atmosphere at The Cavalier! Our family loved Tommy. He and my husband had many conversations, and more importantly, laughs. Always in a full roll, Tommy would graciously stop to have those conversations. I told my husband he had lost a friend when i got home yesterday. He was so sorry to hear. Blessings to all family and friends <3
My condolences to the Gantt family on Tommy’s passing. The Gantt family were neighbors of mine as when we grew up together in Kingsport, Tennessee. I knew his older brother Dickie the best. Good family who were very nice people. Have not seen any of them in over 50 years but have never forgot them.
So sorry to hear of Tommy’s passing. He was a funny guy and always upbeat. RIP Tommy. You will be missed
To the family and friends of Tommy Gantt. I spent a few hours enjoying the Gantt brothers and I had more belly laughs with them. See you in time!