i'm sorry to report the passing of walter gantt, member of the baltimore ethical society for over 50 years. although recently inactive in the society, walter was a dedicated member who served in multiple roles over the years to help keep the ethical society a going concern. at various times he served as sunday school teacher, director, member of the board, and various officer positions including president. he also volunteered his time to represent bes at the american ethical union on the religious education committee, the leadership committee, and the aeu board, including being elected aeu secretary, a position that was curtailed when he went off to join the peace corps in which he served 2 years in honduras. most recently, walter served admirably as the chair of the leadership search committee that brought us fritz williams. following is the death notice from today's baltimore sun, which gives details of the funeral arrangements that have been made by walter's family. we expect that there will be a memorial service at bes within the next month or so, and will notify everyone when the plans are finalized.
ron solomon Gantt, Walter N. On April 5, 2007, DR. WALTER N. GANTT. Survived by 1 sister Mrs. Gladys N. Dye and a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the William C. Brown Community Funeral Home, P.A., 1206 W. North Ave., Wednesday 3-7p.m. Family will receive friends Thursday at 11a.m. Funeral 11:30a.m.
