After being missing for 75 years, the remains of Private First Class Joseph Chancery are finally home.
The 20-year-old from Atmore was killed in action during the Korean War. Thursday was a touching ceremony as his remains arrived in Pensacola.
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Chancery's funeral is scheduled for Saturday at Lottie United Methodist Cemetery in Atmore, Alabama.
Leaster Kelly also goes by Martha Leaster Chancery Kelly. Niece of Joseph Chancery
"Everybody loved him, and then they were all waiting for him to come home," said Leaster Kelly, niece of Joseph Chancery. "When he left, it was such a sad day, but this has been such a happy time."
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