Arthur Gantt, age 79 of Vineland, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his residence.

Arthur was born in Barnwell, South Carolina to the late Matthew and Stella Mae (Bowers) Gantt and has been a resident of Vineland since 1968. In 1960 he graduated from Walker's Business College in Jacksonville, Fl. and worked for Leon's Glass of Bridgeton and later with Kimble Glass of Vineland as a shipping clerk for over 26 years. Arthur also worked part time with Fabbri Builders, Inc. in Vineland for over 20 years.  His presence at the office will be missed. Since 1987, Arthur has shared his time and services as a volunteer with the NJ Veteran's Memorial Home of Vineland, in the Activity Department.  While there he earned the Volunteer of the Year Award, along with special service awards that he was most proud of, from former Senator Nick Asselta and Sentator Jeff Van Drew.  Arthur enjoyed yard work and sharing time with his family and friends.

He was predeceased by his sister Dora Jackson in 1994 and by his brother William P. Gantt in 1996.

Arthur is survived by his daughter, Providence Ridgeway of Millville, his 2 nieces; Peggy Broadwater and Audrey Bell, both of Ga. and his nephew Tony Williams of Ca.  He is also survived by his 6 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and his good friends Fernando and Regina Perez of Vineland.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Feb. 9 ^th at 7:00 pm at the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave, Vineland, with Rev. Anthony Elliott officiating.  Family and friends may gather from 6:00 – 7:00 pm at the funeral home.  Interment will take place in Indian Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, S.C.

Please visit www.wbfuneralhome.com to share condolences with the family.

Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.