[3] During World War II, he was a pilot instructor in the United States Army Air Force.
[4] Gant was a lifelong member of Owensboro's First Church of Christ Disciples of Christ Church, where The Messenger-Inquirer reported he had "held every major office", including elder.
[3] As a member of the city's recreation board, he helped plan and open the Owensboro Sports Center.
[5] Gant's political career began with his election as Commonwealth's attorney for the 6th district in 1962.
[7] Gant retired from the Kentucky Supreme Court in 1991, citing declining health.