William "Bill" Ralph Latham Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William Ralph Latham of Jackson and Belleview, MO, passed away Feb. 24, 2015 in Cape Girardeau, at the age of 83 Years, 6 months, and 15 days. He was born Aug. 9, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, a son of the late Edward Franklin and Edna Opal Huffstutler Latham. In Oct. of 1956 he was united in marriage to Helen Jones who preceded him in death Jan. 3, 1995. Surviving are six children; Jeff Latham and wife Landra of Jackson, Cynthia Jones and husband Tom of Farmington, Jennifer Sherrill and husband Robert of Springfield, MO, and Robin Mills of Jackson, and two children, Bill Latham and Sheila Pierson who preceded him in death. Also preceding him was a brother David Latham. In 2008 he married Helen Mathes Keith who survives. Other survivors include two step children, Cynthia Chandler, and Steve Keith, three brothers, John, Don, and Charles Latham, two sisters, Shirley Harrell and Ann Will, many grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Bill was a 1949 graduate of Advance High School, a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church in Oates, MO, and he served his Country in the United States Army during the Korean War Era. Funeral services will be held on Fri. Feb. 27, at 11 AM from Cole Family Funeral Home, with Rev. Bill Mathes and Rev. Denny Mathes Officiating. Interment will be in the Arcadia Valley Memorial Park. Visitation will begin Thursday evening from 5 to 8 PM. Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. On line condolences may be made at www.colefamilyfuneralhomes.com.

William "Bill" Ralph Latham

August 9, 1931 - February 24, 2015