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- George Herbert Brant
November 26, 1932 - December 17, 2022
George Herbert Brant, longtime resident of Niagara Falls, passed away peacefully, at his home and surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 17, 2022. He was 90. George was born in Wilson, New York on November 26, 1932, a son of the late Burton and Elizabeth (Upton) Brant. He served his country proudly in the United States Army National Guard as a Staff Sergeant until his honorable discharge. He worked for many years at Niagara Falls Community Missions from where he retired as the supervisor of maintenance in 1989.
One of Mr. Brant’s proudest accomplishments in life was his ability to remain sober for 43 years of which his family could not be prouder. He used this to help others along the way, sponsoring several others in their fights to sobriety.
Mr. Brant was a Boy Scout Leader in 1950 for Troop #3 at the First Presbyterian Church. He was the State Director of Campers and RVers and a part of the Ransomville Rural Relatives. Mr. Brant was a Trustee Member of the 91st Street Church of the Nazarene until it closed in 2014, after which he joined Colonial Heights Free Methodist Church. He enjoyed watching the Buffalo Bills, but his greatest joy was his time with his family and many friends.
George was predeceased by his two sons Edwin rice, Jr. and John Brant. He is survived by his loving wife Betty (Baney) Brant and 6 children: Paul (Dottie) Brant, Linda (Craig) Mt. Pleasant, Tammy (Steve) martin, Tina (Tom) Herring, Ronald Brant and Brian (Sherry) Brant. He is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
As per Mr. Brant’s wishes there will be no visitation. Memorial services will be held January 7, 2022 at 12 P.M. at Colonial Heights free Methodist Church, 1310 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls, New York
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