Gerald Lee "Jerry" Latta Sr.
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Latta Sr.
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Jerry attended Litchfield schools then went on to work various jobs including Acorn Windows and Essex Wire. He was a jack of all trades who loved racing cars, riding horses, and playing euchre. He was an avid western fan and loved war movies. He was previously married to Sandra Smith and Marion Smith and had six children, and four stepchildren who he loved. He had a soft spot for animals, especially his pet dogs all his life.
Survivors include his six children, Connie (Gerald) Poe, Gerald Latta Jr., Karen (Jim) Rodgers, Scott Latta, John (Jolene) Latta, and Joe Latta; four step children, Karl (Tina) Smith, Shelly Gassaway, Tracy (Julie) Smith, and Crystal (Nate) Pinkham; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grand children; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters, Judith Baade, and Joyce Signor.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Cassandra; and brothers, George "Larry" Latta Jr., Lyle Latta, and Dale Latta.
Funeral services for Gerald Latta will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Eagle Funeral Home-George White Chapel in Quincy with Pastor Gaylord VanAken officiating. Interment will follow at the Wilson Cemetery. Family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, January 4, 2026, from 4:00-6:00 PM and Monday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of Branch County.
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