James Brant ’74 died May 10, 2017.  He was the former owner of Brant Coal Co., Brant Excavating and Indian Lake Marina.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda; and  brother, Roger Brant ’61. He is survived by his wife, Sherri; three children; four grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Nerita Darling Brant ’61.