Latimer, William Sid, 83 passed away on Tuesday, November 3 at Arbor Springs Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 11:45 a.m. in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home, with Visitation prior from 10:00 until 11:30 a.m. in the Parlor. Interment will follow the service in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Alabama.
Mr. Latimer was born on July 28, 1931 to John B. and Clyde (Williams) Latimer in Gainesville, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Clyde Latimer; brothers, Harold Latimer, Harilee Latimer, and Sam Latimer. Mr. Latimer was a loving husband of 51 years to Mary Frances (Buffington) Latimer. He is survived by his wife and two children, son, Michael Latimer (Jessica) and daughter, Marla Kickliter; three siblings, brothers, Ned Latimer (Diana) and Phil Latimer (Shirley) and sister, Beverly Martin; three grandchildren, Chance Roberts, Chandler Roberts and Trey Kickliter.
Mr. Latimer spent 22 years in the United States Air Force. During this time he completed tours to Germany, Korea and Alaska. He served as an Air Traffic Controller and retired as a CMSGT. His civilian career was spent at Burford Equipment Company and Thompson Tractor. He was an avid gardener and sports fan. He was an active member and past president of the Optimist Club International. After retirement, he volunteered with Meals on Wheels and his church. In his final years, he warmed the hearts of his caregivers at Camellia Place Assisted Living and Arbor Springs Health and Rehab.
Interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, Alabama