Andrew Gant, Jr.

GANT, Andrew McConnico, Jr., known as Mac, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2013 at the age of 86. Mac was born in Nashville, Tennessee and grew up in Franklin, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University School of Law, and served in the U.S. Navy. Mac practiced law in Nashville, served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, and served as legal counsel for two insurance companies before moving to Birmingham, Alabama in 1964 to work in the legal department at Liberty National Life Insurance Co., from which he retired in 1985. He and his wife recently moved back to Franklin, Tennessee and lived at NHC Place - Cool Springs. In the third grade, Mac met the love of his life, Mary Taylor Williams. At the time of his death, they had been married 63 years. In addition to his wife, Mac is survived by four children: daughter, Carter Gant Cooper (Lee), and sons Andrew M. Gant, III (Sue), Paul T. Gant (Sherry), and John A. Gant; ten grandchildren: Kathryn, Nancy and John Cooper; Lorien Gant Glisson (Nicholas), Megan and Victoria Gant; Katie, Carrie, Paul Taylor (Kt), and Andrew Gant; two sisters: Ann Eberle (Bill) and Betty Smith; a brother-in- law, Carter Williams, Jr. and a sister-in-law, Margaret Grimes. He is preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Gant, and by his parents, Alexine and A.M. Gant, and by two brothers, John W. Grimes and Edward S. Gant.
Mac was an active member of Independent Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, where he served as an Elder, sang in the choir, and particularly enjoyed his long tenure as Head Usher. Mac's passion was the Boy Scouts of America. He served as a Scoutmaster for many years, with over 150 Scouts reaching the rank of Eagle during his leadership of Troop 86. Mac also served in a variety of Scouting roles on the unit, district, and council levels and received many awards, including the Silver Beaver award. He was also a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and the St. Andrew's Society. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Franklin, Tennessee. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama, and the family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Independent Presbyterian Church, 3100 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL 35205 or to the Greater Alabama Council, Boy Scouts of America, 516 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242. WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 615-794-2289. williamsonmemorial.com

Service Information

Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 3:00pm, Mt. Hope Cemetery

Interment Details

Mt. Hope Cemetery