Melvin Hythen Latham

1943 - 2018

Melvin Hythen Latham obituary, 1943-2018

Melvin Hythen Latham

1943 - 2018

BORN

1943

DIED

2018

Melvin Latham Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 15, 2018.
Funeral services for Melvin "Mickey" Latham, age 75, formerly of Parrish, Al. formerly of Cullman are Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 11 AM at Moss Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Crawford officiating.. Interment will follow in Ebenezer Cemetery. Visitation is Saturday from 9 AM until 11 AM. He was born on May 5, 1943 to Hythen and Helen Eubanks Latham. He was a 20 year retired veteran of The United States Air Force and he was the owner of Vinemont Floral, Gift and Herb Shop. He is preceded in death by his wife Gaynell Brock Latham.
Survivors are: daughters Theresa Ferguson of Birmingham, Al., Crystal (Jay) Rodgers of Parrish, Al., son Melvin (Sheryl) Latham of Columbus, Ms., brother Jerry (Sandra) Latham of Villarica, Ga., 3 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.

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Moss Service Funeral Home

1901 2nd Ave North West, Cullman, AL 35055-5827

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