James Franklin Latham, Sr., age 65, of Rockwood, passed away on October 5, 2023. He was born on November 24, 1957, in Rockwood. He liked to fish, play cards, horseshoes, and watch NASCAR.

He was preceded in death by his dad: Thomas R. Latham; mom: Sally Ann Howard Latham; brother: Gary Wayne Latham; granny: Amanda May Monday Latham; nephew: Richard Glen Latham; and several aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his sons: Revis “Raven” Latham, James Franklin Latham II “Jimmy” (Cindy), and Thomas Christopher Latham; grandkids: Caylin Latham, Tredan Latham, Whitley Steele, Paxton Stanley, Lacey Latham, Cody Latham, Alissa Latham, and Diesel Latham; several great-grandkids; brothers: Thomas Latham (Kathy) and Charles Latham; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

The family will receive friends on Monday, October 16, 2023, from 1 until 2 p.m. Eastern at Evans Mortuary in Rockwood. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. Cremation arrangements have been made and a private interment will be held at a later date.

Obituary by Evans Mortuary in Rockwood.