Albert Drayton "Bert" Latimer Jr.

Albert "Bert" Drayton Latimer, Jr. GROVES- Albert "Bert" Drayton Latimer, Jr., 56, of Groves, Texas passed away on July 12, 2009 in a tragic motorcycle accident. Bert was born on October 31, 1952 in Port Arthur, Texas and resided in Groves, Texas for most of his life. He was a graduate of Port Neches Groves High School in l971. He was a member of Woodcrest Baptist Church in Groves and worked in the Instrument Department at Total Refinery. Bert was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend, who will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his, father, Albert Latimer, Sr.; his wife of 35 years Diane Latimer; and sister, Kathleen Latimer. Bert was an avid outdoorsman who cherished every opportunity he had to get out and explore God's beautiful world. Whether cruising on his motorcycle or in a boat somewhere on the ocean Bert lived his life to the fullest and brought joy to everyone he touched. He is survived by his mother, Betty Latimer of Groves; sons, Brian Latimer of Orlando, Florida, Brad Latimer and Chad Latimer both of Groves; daughter, Kinsilie Latimer of Groves; one grandchild Bryce Dunahoe; sister Connie McFarland and her husband, Billy McFarland; numerous relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 17, 2009 at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves with Reverend T. J. Sasser officiating. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.