It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Paul Trant at the age of 71.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Minnie Keller; parents, J.B. and Merle Jean Trant; three paternal uncles, Allen, Jack, and Arthur Trant; three paternal aunts, Nora Miller, Ula Mae Carrol, and Bannie Trubeau; and his beloved wife, Sonja McDaniels Trant.
He is survived by his daughter, Jamie McDaniels; son-in-law, Ryan Toups; sister-in-law, Lavoice McDonald; and brother-in-law, Don McDaniels (Karen). He also leaves behind his maternal aunt Paula (Ray) Howell, as well as many cousins, in-laws, and extended family members.
Mike dedicated many years of his life to working at Fleming Foods and Magnolia Market in Geneva. In his free time, he enjoyed listening to music and following sports. He was a proud member of the Geneva High School class of 1972. He had a special greeting for everyone: “Everything almost perfect?” He played the trombone and loved attending Troy games to see “The Sound of the South” marching band and watch the football team. Above all else, Mike enjoyed being with his buddies. Though he was an only child, he had many, many brothers whom he loved very much.
Mike loved his daughter dearly and fondly called her his “little big girl.” People often remarked on how much she (actually his stepdaughter) looked like him, and he never corrected them but proudly responded, “Thank you.” He cared for his wife until she passed in May of 2022 and spoke of her as if she were with him in his final days.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2025, in the chapel of Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home with Rev. Michael Herrera officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery with Warren Holloway Ward Funeral Home of Geneva directing. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Pallbearers for his service will be Charlie Fleming, Dennis Huggins, Don Crutchfield, Bill Ammons, Royce Reagan, Steve Hatcher, Benny Speigner, and Bobby Nolan. The Geneva High School class of 1972 are honorary pallbearers.
His daughter would like to extend a special thanks to the people who took extra special care of him in his final years: River Valley Rehab, Bonifay Nursing Home, Barbara Gonzales, Irma Cross, Tony Helms, Bill Ammons (and the rest of the Maple Avenue Baptist Church community), Benny Speigner, Charlie Fleming, and many others.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org) in his memory.
Warren~Holloway~Ward Funeral Home (334) 684-9999, is in charge of arrangements. “Continuing The Trust You’ve Placed In Us” To sign a guest register, please visit: www.whwfuneralhome.com
