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Richard Latimer Obituary

LATIMER, RICHARD A., 67, of Hollywood, Florida passed away on October 8, 2014. He graduated from Miami Central High School. He was a drill sergeant in the US Marines. He was a Vietnam Veteran. He had a very successful construction company. He is survived by sisters, Lori L. Latimer of Richmond, VA. and Beverly A. Jones, Miami, Fla. Brothers, Robert O. Latimer of Miami, and Don A. Latimer of Hollywood, Fla. Private services were held.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Oct. 14, 2014.

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Philip King

June 3, 2015

I am saddened to have learned of this. My heart goes out to the Beverly and the rest of the Latimers. Much of what I am today was a direct result of the experiences with Richard at J.A.T.S.

Cheryl Lowe Vavrick

January 9, 2015

Just saw this today. It made me very sad. May you rest in peace. May the Lord hold your family in his comforting arms. We went to school together, Miami Central, class of "67".

November 21, 2014

I've known you my entire life and wish this was a bad dream. Live on and be happy in the beyond. Condolences to Bobby, Donnie and Lori.

Rick was a Miami Central graduate and a friend to all that knew him. He will be missed by all of his family & friends.

Doris Parham

November 21, 2014

November 6, 2014

Our condolences to the Latimer family and his friends. Rest in peace Ricky. Nancy (Lettiere) and Mike Campbell.

Fred Lienhard

October 18, 2014

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this time of sadness.

Lucy Librizzi

October 17, 2014

Words cannot express the loss of my ex-husband plus forever friend!

Struggling with your passing letting go and letting God!

Lucy Librizzi

October 17, 2014

Leanne Rose

October 16, 2014

Lori,Bobby, Donny; I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a million things that would love to saybut the most important is I'm sorry.

Joe Arango

October 16, 2014

SEMPER PHI

joe arango

October 16, 2014

Oh no Ricky!! How could you be gone? First Marvin Markman, now you? I just found out. I was at the VA downtown and saw your name. You always had a smile on your face. Saddens me that I lost touch with you, who knew? Remember taking the boat heading out of HAULOVER early to go fishing? I have a couple of pics of us from the 80's I'LL find them and send them to your family. Amongst our friends only you and I knew you were in the Nam and a D.I. Give them he'll up there, Rick. SEMPER PHI !!!

October 15, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family. Never feel that you are alone, for God hears your cry for help and he will sustain you. (2 corthians 1:4).

Gary Kaye

October 14, 2014

Condolences to the Latimer family

Lucy Librizzi

October 14, 2014

The love of my life!!My heart will go on forever in loving memories of my best friend over 47 years we had love, laughter, joy, pain and sorrow! God has taken another angel as Ricky spreads his wings overlooking his loved ones from above! With all my heart and soul, Lucy

Mark Arena

October 14, 2014

It is with great sadness I learned of the passing of Richard. My prayers are with his family and friends. May he Rest In Peace.

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