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Ray Latimer Obituary
December 20, 1923 - December 14, 2012
Macon, Georgia- Ray Latimer died Friday, December 14, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, December 17, 2012 in the Chapel of Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, with Pastor Troy Dykes officiating. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park. Family will greet friends from 4:00PM until 6:00PM on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the Cupola. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wesleyan Drive Baptist Church, 939 Wesleyan Drive, Macon, Georgia 31210.
Mr. Latimer was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 20, 1923 to the late A. E. and Effie Belle Latimer. He graduated from Mercer University with a Master's degree in Journalism. He also received his Principal's Certificate from Mercer.
Mr. Latimer taught English and algebra at Lanier Junior High School for twenty years. The 17th edition of the school yearbook (Fishbowl) was dedicated to him as advisor in 1967. He served as Principal of Hunt Elementary School for five years and another five years at Walter Jones Elementary before retirement in 1978.
Mr. Latimer served in the United States Air Force as a Navigator on B-17 bombers. He was a member of the 351 Bomb Group during World War II, based at Polebrook, near Peterborough, England and flew several missions over Germany.
Mr. Latimer was a deacon and head usher at Wesleyan Drive Baptist Church after he moved his membership in 1978 from Cherokee Heights Baptist Church where he had been a member since moving to Macon from Atlanta in 1946. He loved golf and was a member at Bowden Golf Course.
Survivors include his wife of sixty-eight years, Edna Valentine Latimer of Macon and daughter, Linda Kees of Decatur, Georgia.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ray Latimer
John Wayne Dobson
December 9, 2019
He was my high school English teacher at Lanier. I strict disciplinarian, he brought out the excellence in his students. I admire him to this day
John Wayne Dobson
December 23, 2012
Mr. Latimer was my English teacher at Lanier in the 60's. I never forgot him. Sometimes I would pass by and see him out in his front yard. Not only did he impart to me some language skills that have served me well the rest of my life but he was such a fine example of Christain manhood. May he rest in peace and his family be comforted as only God, by His Spirit can.
jenny abel folds
December 20, 2012
i am so very sorry for your loss mrs. Edna. i remember you both well from cherokee hgts. I am the daughter of pete & libby abel. May GOD bless you
jenny abel folds
December 20, 2012
dearest Mrs. Edna, I remember yall well from cherokee hgts. I am the daughter of Pete & Libby Abel. May God bless you in your loss. I am so very sorry.
Michael Lynch
December 17, 2012
I had Mr Latimer for English at Lanier Jr. He was a great teacher one of the best. I wish I had known he was a B-17 crew member.
Jerry Aultman
December 17, 2012
I remember Mr. Latimer as being a great teacher. I had him for home room and Algebra. The day always started with reading from the Bible. That's a good way to start the day. God bless and keep Mr. Latimer.
December 17, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Lanier Class of '62
Counciwoman Elaine Lucas & Family
December 17, 2012
We express our condolences to the family.
Cary Stokes
December 16, 2012
Another Great Patriot and Teacher has gone home. (former student)
Godspeed
Gene
December 16, 2012
What a fine man! He is one of those teachers you always remember. May the Angels lead him into Heaven.
David Lanier
December 15, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Jim Hickman
December 15, 2012
I always enjoyed Mr Latimer when he would play golf at Bowden. He loved to play golf and was always nice to the staff at Bowden.
December 15, 2012
He was a great teacher
Everett Dover
Tyler Wood
December 15, 2012
Dear Edna and Linda,
Ray was such a good man. He was truly my brother's best friend. I always enjoyed playing golf with him and Jeff. Ray will be missed. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
Rusty Floyd
December 15, 2012
kay and i send our sympathies to the family...another great educator gone...Rusty Floyd
Sara Jane and Helmut Holzer
December 15, 2012
Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
DURWOOD Fincher
December 15, 2012
A GREAT TEACHER AT LANIER JR. HIGH. RESPECTED BY ALL.
John W. Ragsdale
December 15, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Elizabeth Hinesley
December 15, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I remember Ray and Fred teaching together at Lanier Junior way, way back! Such good memories. May God wrap His arms around all of you.
Vicki and Don Boughton
December 15, 2012
We will always remember Ray's smiling face greeting us at the doors of Wesleyan Drive Baptist Church. He had a kind word for everyone. It is comforting to know that there is no doubt that Ray is with the Lord, Our Savior. We send sincere condolences to Edna and Linda. May their faith sustain them in this difficult time.
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