Obituary of Michael Cant

Michael Lee Cant, II Student at Hickory High School Michael (Mikey) Lee Cant, II, age 16, suddenly left us on March 24, 2005. Mikey touched many lives because of his warm smile and friendly, open manner. His time with us was limited but he enjoyed the adventure of life with enthusiasm. Among his loves was the sport of racing, and began Go-Kart racing at age 7 and progressed to Legend cars. He has won many trophies and ranked high in points for several years. His dream was to continue racing and be an engineer with his ultimate goal to be a NASCAR driver. A highlight for him and a happy memory was his opportunity to meet Carl Edwards and observe behind the scenes of NASCAR. Mikey was a sophomore at Hickory High School in Chesapeake where he took honors classes and was a member of the German Club. He loved his classes in German and History. When he attended Hickory Middle School he was a member of the wrestling team. He worked at Golden Coral in Chesapeake since November and made a friend of everyone he met. His favorite meal was a Hardee’s Thick Burger while listening to his favorite music. Mikey taught himself to play the drums and practiced in his room, AKA his ‘Hangout’. Those left behind to remember Mikey include his parents, Mike and Donna (Braxton) Cant, sister Brandy Braxton, nieces Alexis & Shelby and nephew Michael. Maternal grandmother Dee Braxton Raleigh, NC; Paternal grandmother Owana Cant of Ocala, Fl. Uncles David (Jeanne) Cant of Ocala, Fl; Tom (Michelle) Braxton of Bolingbrook, IL. Aunt Laura (Dennis) Houchin Raleigh, NC. ‘Papaw’ Gary & ‘Mamaw’ Emma Ford. Cousins David & Kristy Cant; Tom, Doug, & Melanie Braxton; Keith & Alison Houchin. Close friends Mike Pittman, Justin Woyer, Tequila Demery, John Eisel, George Spence, Melissa Stuekerjuergen and countless others. Proceeded in death by his grandfathers Arthur (Bud) Cant, Thomas E. Braxton Sr. and cousin Brian T. Houchin. A scholarship in Mikey Cant’s name will be established at Hickory High School. Donations should be sent to Hickory High School in honor of Michael Cant. Family will be at Twiford’s Colonial Chapel in Chesapeake on Saturday March 26th 2005 from 5-7 pm to receive friends and a Memorial Service will be held at 7:00 pm in the same location. You may sign the online guest register at www.twifordfh.com.