ZEBULON - Rufus E. Tant, 74, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011. Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today (Saturday, April 9) at Massey Funeral Home. Committal will follow at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

He was preceded in  death by his wife, Margaret P. Tant, and his father, Ollie R. Tant.

Surviving: long-time companion, Pauline Barham of Zebulon; son, Claude E. Tant of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; daughter, Cynthia D. Tant of Zebulon; mother, Ester B. Tant of Louisburg; brother, Billy C. Tant of Rolesville; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Arrangements by Massey Funeral Home, Zebulon, www.masseyfuneralhome.com.