Mr. Raymond Odell Gantt
(July 30, 1950 - August 16, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Sunday, August 23, 2026 / 2:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Monday, August 24, 2026 / 11:00 A.M.
Interment Location: Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, 7630 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Extending Condolences and love to Jerome, Barbara and extended family. Losing a love one is difficult but with God’s help we learn to navigate in their absence. Remain encouraged and keep the faith. Cheryl and Robyn❤️
I am keeeping the family in my prayers.
When peace like a river attendth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, What ever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well with my soul! So sorry for your loss Gantt Family, a kind and gentle friend 💐l prayer & condolences 🙏🏼
My sincere condolences to the families may God give you comfort and peace during this time of grief.
Four years ago God blessed to meet this amazing gentle giant. They’re so many memories that I will carry in my heart each day. Although my heart is hurting, I understand to be absence from the body is to be present with Heavenly Father. Job well done Big O!!! Continue to sleep in peace I will always remember, love, and cherish everything you taught me. I will always love you and carry you in my heart every day. Love Lisa🫶🏾
Willie and I extent our deepest sincere condolences to the family. As part of the Westinghouse family, and our community churches, we got to know Odell and Bonnie as believers in Christ Jesus. Remember Isaiah 41:10 “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” Family, be comforted knowing that they lived their lives according to the “Promises Of God”. Therefore, Lift up your hesds O Ye Gates..Be Bless.
Deacon Gantt and Family, our heartfelt condolences on the transitioning of your love one Mr.Raymond. We your Bethlehem Baptist Church Family have you and your Family in our prayers.May God be your comfort as you grieve the loss of your love one.
Beryle (Savage) Rice Browman. A Folkstone neighbor and friend. I offer my condolences to the Gantt family. May God bless you all.
Odell was so much more than a brother-in-law to me; he was a true brother and a giant presence in our family. We are going to miss ‘BIG O’ so much.
Odell brought so much joy, love, and laughter to our family. Our gatherings truly won’t be the same without ‘BIG O’ but his memory will live on in all of us forever.
Family, let’s lean on each other and hold onto the beautiful memories we all shared with Odell and Bonnie. May those memories bring us comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, dear brother. You will be deeply missed by us all.
With all my love and deepest sympathy,
Rosa (Lil’ Lady) Weathersby & Family
Sincere condolences to the Gantt family, Odell will surely be remembered
Rest in peace Big O . My prayers and deepest condolences with family .
My sincere condolences and prayers to the family
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal!
My prayers are with the Gantt & Westinghouse families and friends🙏🏽 Big O will be missed & forever be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the Atlanta football trips & bowling fun we had along with 40+ years working together!
My deepest sympathy to the Gantt family.
Condolences to the Gantt family
Big O will be missed!
Continue Resting Peacefully ✨️
God Speed Ahead!
LBelk
My prayers and condolences to the family of Odell. May you find comfort and peace in the arms of God. Classmate of 68.
It was with deep regret that I learned of Big O’s passing. We grew up together, played basketball together, drank together, and in his final day’s prayed together. Over the years we did not spend a lot of time together but when we saw each other it was like just yesterday. He was a gentle giant in his own way. My heart and prayers go out to the entire Gantt family. We should all cherish the fond memories of him but need not worry about him as I believe that all is well with his soul as he is resting in his new home now. Gone but never forgotten. Rest easy my friend.
Our condolences and prayers. Thinking of your family during this difficult time. May your heart be filled with warm thoughts and treasured moments of your dearly love one.
💔💔OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR YOUR LOSS, MANY PRAYERS🙏🏼🙏🏼
MAY THE PEACE OF OUR LORD REST UPON YOUR FAMILY, DURING THIS CHALLENGING TIME!
HOPKINS HIGH CLASS OF 1968 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I will never forget the times we shared, and the talks we had. You are in gods arm now and he will never forsake you or leave you. Get your rest big guy.