Jack E. Latimer

Jack E. Latimer, 81 of Joaquin passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 in Center. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017, Mangum Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Long officiating. Burial will follow at Jackson Cemetery in Joaquin. Visitation will be Wednesday prior to the service beginning at 10 am at Mangum Funeral Home Chapel. He was born February 24, 1936 in Joaquin to John Robert Bob Latimer and Bertha Ellis Latimer. He was a graduate of Joaquin High School. He Served in the U.S. Air Force. During his lifetime, he worked in real estate, income tax preparations, served both Shelby County and Anderson County Appraisal Districts and for a few years owned a store in Haslam. In 2000 he retired from the Texas Department of Corrections. He was a member of Jackson Missionary Baptist Church. He enjoyed Texas local history as well as woodworking. He is survived by: Daughter: Debbie Murray & husband, Bob of Texarkana, TX 2 Sons: Tim Latimer of Joaquin John Latimer of Palestine 4 Grandchildren 3 Great Grandchildren 2 Nephews and 1 Niece Cousins and Friends Special Friends, Mark & Emma Jean Cain of Palestine He is preceded in death by his parents; Bob & Bertha Latimer, Wife; Barbara Howell Latimer, Brother; Leon Latimer and Sister; Lanell Bobbye Emken