Arthur Gann

Arthur Lee Gann, 76, of Ravenden, Arkansas, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Memphis Methodist University Hospital. He was born to Thomas Wesley and Pearl Gipson Gann on March 5, 1939, at Sitka, Arkansas. Arthur had worked as a truck driver and was a member of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Ricky Jack Bass; step-daughter, Lori Belardi; step-son, Rudy Belardi; his parents; and brothers, Lester, Bartis, and Tony. Survivors include his son, Arthur Thomas (Tammy) Gann of Rienzi, Mississippi; daughters, Brenda Marie (Billy) Crum of Corinth, Mississippi, Rhonda Carol of Walnut, Mississippi, and Connie Lynn Gann of Grenada, Mississippi; step-daughter, Tami Churchill; step-son, Greg Belardi; brothers, Johnny Gann of Ravenden, Billy Gann of Williford, and Ira Gann of Poughkeepsie; sisters, Ruth Caton of Cherokee Village and Wilma Polston of Hardy; special friend, Mary Gann; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation with the family will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2015, at Pleasant Ridge Church near Poughkeepsie. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, September 19, 2015, at Pleasant Ridge Church with Bro. Jim Pagan and Bro. Jimmie Polston officiating. Arrangements are with Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland.