NEAL LATHAM
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 8:00PM
Editor

July 25, 1938 – April 27, 2013

Richard Neal Latham, age 74, of 218 Timberlake Road, passed away at his residence on Saturday, April 27, 2013.  Born in Anderson, he was the son of the late Lloyd Holmes Latham and the late Mable Lorene Burdett Latham.  For many years, he was the beloved husband of the late Mary Alice Lee Latham.

Mr. Latham was retired from Thomas and Howard Food Service Distributors where he was manager. Prior to that, he was manager of Resin and Coating Plant at Owens-Corning Fiberglass, Inc.  He was a graduate of Crescent High School.  

Survivors include a son, Rick Latham (Amy) of Anderson; a daughter, Janet Delaine of Anderson; 2 sisters, Barbara Metcalfe and Betty Jo Bare (Goodman) both of Anderson.  Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Chad, Jason, Jeremy and Dakota Latham.  Neal was preceded in death by parents, spouse, and a daughter, Jeanine Elaine Latham, and 2 brothers, William Robert Latham and Louie “Pete” Latham.   

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Neal Latham will be held Friday, May 3, 2013, at 3:30 PM at the Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home, with Rev. Dwight Greene officiating.  The family will be at their respective residences and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Friday from 1:30 PM until 3:00 PM.  

A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.

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