Alvin L. Stant, 91

CRISFIELD - Alvin L. Stant, of Crisfield, died Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, at the Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home in Crisfield. He was 91. Born in Sanford, Va., he was the son of the late Ernest G. and Annie Briddell Stant. A member of the Crisfield Church of God, Mr. Stant operated a trucking business before he retired and bought and sold produce up and down the eastern coast. In his younger years, he made trips across the country. He is survived by two daughters, Susan Phoebus of Crisfield and Doris Justice and husband Billy of Annapolis; four grandchildren, John Phoebus of Crisfield, Beth Tribull and husband Ed of Annapolis, Wendy Bankert and husband Randy of Gettysburg, and Michael Justice and wife Jenna of Baltimore; and seven great-grandchildren. His second wife, Ruth Morris Cecil Stant, resides in Cleveland, Tenn. with her daughter. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Winnie Bell Turpin, who died in 1985; a son, Alvin L. Stant Jr.; and a sister, Grace Long Pusey. A funeral service was held Monday, Feb. 16, at Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. The Rev. LeBron Palmer officiated. Interment was in Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home Building Campaign, 201 Hall Highway, Crisfield, MD 21817. To send condolences to the family, visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com.