James Latham

Mr. James Walter Latham age 76 of Creston, NC died Thursday, April 9, 2009 at his home.  Mr. Latham was born October 18, 1932 in Ashe County to the late Thomas and Mary Roark Latham.  In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by eleven brothers and sisters.  James loved hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.  He will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jamie Denny, Rev. Rex Eldreth and Rev. David Blackburn. Burial will follow in the Roark Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 12:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service. Mr. Latham is survived by: His wife: Mattie Latham Three daughters:  Muriel Woodward and husband Alan of Laurel Springs, Bonnie Shore and husband Bobby of Creston and Trish Church and husband Billy of West Jefferson Three sons:  Ronnie Latham and wife Angela Michelle of Hayes, Randall Latham and wife Martie of West Jefferson and James Latham and wife Susan of Lansing Sister:  Pauline Milam of Creston 11 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild, several nieces and nephews Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to: Ashe Really Cares, PO Box 850, Jefferson, NC  28640 You may send and view email condolences to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.