All,
Master Firefighter Preston Lee Fant, a 21-year veteran of DeKalb County Fire Rescue, will be laid to rest Thursday, Sept. 18, following a public funeral service at Truist Park.
As you know, Fant, 53, died in the Line of Duty on Sept. 8 while operating in a warehouse fire in Lithonia. He was trying to rescue a fellow firefighter when he became trapped inside the burning structure. MFF Fant was rescued and rushed to Grady Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
He is survived by:
His wife, Leigh Fant
His five children: Sara (Percy), Ginger (Chandler), Timothy, Amber and Nathan
His granddaughter, Harper
His father, Tommy Fant
His brother, Chris (Kristi) Fant
His wife, Leigh Fant
His five children: Sara (Percy), Ginger (Chandler), Timothy, Amber and Nathan
His granddaughter, Harper
His father, Tommy Fant
His brother, Chris (Kristi) Fant
MEMORIAL DETAILS:
Funeral Details:
Visitation (Lying in State):
Thursday, Sept. 18 | 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Funeral Service:
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Truist Park, 755 Battery Ave, Atlanta, GA 30339
Livestream will be available
Graveside Burial: Following the service at Kennesaw Memorial Park
Graveside Burial: Following the service at Kennesaw Memorial Park
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation at www.firehero.org.
Fant was born Jan. 18, 1972, in Marietta and raised in Mableton. He graduated from Pebblebrook High School, where he wrestled and developed the discipline that would define both his career and life. He served at Station 24 for his entire fire service career and earned certifications in swiftwater rescue, trench rescue, structural collapse, and high-angle rope operations. He was widely known for his calm leadership under pressure and his commitment to protecting others.
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