Richard Lee Latham Obituary
Richard Lee Latham (Ava, Illinois) passed away on September 28, 2026. Richard, born on October 15, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard Lee Latham to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Frank Latham and Evelyn Latham (Seibert); his former wife Carole Jean Davis; his siblings, Raymond, Kevin and Loretta (Charlie); his son Kendarius; his granddaughter Kristen Markland; and his stepson Greg Berry.
He is survived by: his wife Doris Latham of Ava, IL; his children, Amy Latham-Markland, Heather Cooper (James), Matthew Latham (Leana), Robby Latham and Alisha Latham; his stepchildren, Tony Berry (Laura), Jeff Berry (Sandi) and Billie Nichole Cameron (Don); his grandchildren, Danielle Morrison (Jeremy), Ty Shawn Markland, Tyler Newberry (Gloria), Anthony Newberry (Ashlee) and Patrick Newberry, Jr.; his stepgrandchildren, Ryan Berry (Carla), Aaron Berry (Jenna), Mark Berry (Tina), Kristin McClaine (Jordan), Kayla Aitken (John), Lane Reiman, Emma Reiman and Michael Berry; and his brother Bob Latham (Sally). He is also survived by his 9 great grandchildren, his 8 step great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1st 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, October 2nd 2026 from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Wilson's Funeral Homes (206 S 5th St, Ava, IL 62907). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Wilson's Funeral Home (206 S 5th St, Ava, IL 62907).
Memorials may be given to Bower Cemetery and can be mailed to Wilson's Funeral Home, P.O. Box 277, Ava, Illinois 62907.
