George Lafayette Gantt, 93, a Korean War veteran and a resident of Bowling Green, passed away on September 10, 2021, at Herko Farms, home of his daughter, near O'Brien, FL.

George was born in Pelham, GA on December 24, 1927, and moved with his family to Hardee County when he was a teenager. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Bowling Green for over 60 years and was currently a member of the First United Methodist Church of Zolfo Springs.

Retiring from Cargill phosphate mines in 1993, George enjoyed his church, his pets--especially his cat Jacob, and eating out at Gloria's with his wife Louise.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Olen Gantt and Jewell Snipes Gantt; brother, Dolphus Gantt; and sisters, Vivian Gantt Darley, Dorothy Gantt Richter, Susie Gantt Pollack, Elizabeth Gantt Clements, Nadine Gantt Sloan, and Vinola Gantt Mayfield.

He is survived by his wife (married since October 7, 1956), Louise Lee Gantt, and daughter, Eunice Gantt Herko (Mike), as well as four nieces, a nephew, and many cousins.

A visitation will be held in the First United Methodist Church of Zolfo Springs on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 10 AM with the funeral service following at 10:30 AM. Pastors David Harper and Amy Harper will officiate. Interment is at Bowling Green Cemetery. Honors Rendered by American Legion Post #2.