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Korean War veteran laid to rest

Clara Gantt, 94, arrives for the funeral service for her husband, Army 1st Class Sgt. Joseph Gantt, at the Dwelling Place Foursquare Church in Inglewood on Saturday.

Clara Gantt, 94, arrives for the funeral service for her husband, Army 1st Class Sgt. Joseph Gantt, at the Dwelling Place Foursquare Church in Inglewood on Saturday.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Gantt disappeared during the Korean War in 1950 and was presumed dead. On Saturday, his wife, family and friends were finally able to say goodbye after Sgt. Gantt’s remains were returned to the United States and identified, more than 60 years later.

Final goodbye

Clara Gantt leans forward to kiss the casket as a final goodbye to her husband. Mrs. Gantt had waited for him to return home safely from the Korean War, and never remarried.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Remembrance

A mourner looks at a funeral program for Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Gantt. Gantt’s remains were recently returned from South Korea, where he was captured during the Korean War 63 years ago.   (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Lifetime of waiting

Clara Gantt wipes away tears during her husband’s funeral at Inglewood Park Cemetery.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

A musical tribute

Members of the Dwelling Place Foursquare Church congregation perform a musical tribute during Sgt. Joseph Gantt’s funeral.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Veteran's honor

A military honor guard carries the casket of Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Gantt from a hearse to the funeral services at the Dwelling Place Foursquare Church in Inglewood on Saturday.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Long-awaited celebration

Clara Gantt, center, claps and sings along with friends and family gathered for her husband’s funeral.  (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

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