Darrell R. Latham

Darrell R. Latham obituary, Lafayette, IN

Darrell R. Latham

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Feb

18

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Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel

400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909

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Feb

18

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2:30 p.m.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel

400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909

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Darrell Latham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. – Lafayette Chapel on Feb. 16, 2026.
Darrell R. Latham, 88, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at St. Anthony Health Care. He was born April 15, 1937, in Cartwright, KY, to the late Sam and Louise (Bertram) Latham.

Darrell graduated from New Castle High School in 1955 and served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1959. On December 17, 1960, he married Agnes Delong in Delphi, Indiana and she survives.

Darrell worked for Landis and Gyr and retired in 1995. He was a member of Wildcat Valley Gun Club.

Surviving along with his wife is his son John R. (Glenda) Latham of West Lafayette, IN, granddaughter Tracy (Alejo) Contreras, great granddaughters Nora and Bailey Contreras all of Fowler, Indiana.

Darrell was preceded in death by his children Lucinda Latham, Joseph Latham and brothers Joe and Donald Latham.

Visitation will be from 1:30 pm until the time of the service at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Interment will be at Dayton Cemetery in Dayton, IN. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony Health Care in Darrell's memory.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

18

Visitation

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel

400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

18

Service

2:30 p.m.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel

400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 10 hours left for delivery to next service.