Jamie Arant

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Funeral services for James Edward Jamie Arant, 35, of Jefferson will be held at 4:00 P.M., Sunday, June 26, 2011, in Charlesboro Baptist Church, Kershaw. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Arant died Thursday, June 23, from injuries sustained in a ATV accident. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of Frank Edward and Jo Bowers Arant. He was a professional truck driver with Praxair, Inc. in Lugoff and enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing with children. Mr. Arant was a 1994 graduate of Andrew Jackson High School. He was also a member of Charlesboro Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.

Surviving in addition to his parents of Kershaw are his wife; Kimberly Shute Kim Arant, his son; Dalston Keith Snipes and his daughter; Alayna Grace Arant, a sister; Becky Arant of Washington, D.C., 2 brothers; Jammy Roberts (Amy) of Winston-Salem and Gil Sims of Westville, maternal grandmother; Akiko Bowers of Camden and nephews; Chase and Eric Roberts. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather; Harold J. Bowers and his paternal grandparents; Woodrow and Gladys Arant.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:45 P.M. prior to the service on Sunday in the church fellowship hall and other times at the home of his parents, 2255 Goldmine Highway, Kershaw.

Memorial contributions may be made to Charlesboro Baptist Church, Building Fund, 8701 Taxahaw Road, Kershaw, S.C. 29067.