Anthony Dewayne Gallant

Funeral services for Anthony Dewayne Gallant, of Soper, Okla., were held at 10 a.m. Aug. 2, 2023 at Soper Assembly of God Church. Anthony passed away July 26, 2023, at the age of 41.

Anthony Dewayne Gallant was born on Nov. 25, 1981 in Nuremberg, Germany, the son of Gary Gallant and Crystal Bowden. He was preceded in death by his mother, Crystal; grandparents, an uncle and an aunt.

Tony grew up in the Soper area and lived there most of his life. He worked as a carpenter for many years and enjoyed making things with his hands. Tony was a true outdoorsman; he loved to hunt and fish any chance he could. He was known for his love of having a good time, making those around him laugh and his willingness to give the shirt off his back to help anyone in need. His passing has left a void in his family’s life, but his memory will live on in those who loved him. Tony is survived by his loving family, father and stepmother, Gary and Frances Gallant; children: Caine Gallant and Jaden Gallant; sisters: Teresa Lynn Holley, Brittany Nicole Karr and Tisha Nealy; brothers: Jerry Don Gallant, Robert Cole, Jamie Gallant and Russell Bartlett; his grandparents, an aunt, along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, family and loved ones.

Interment followed the service at Sugar Creek Cemetery in Soper with Chad Moffatt officiating, under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.