Latham Jr., Odis Jackson Funeral services for Odis Jackson Latham Jr., 65, of Longview, will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 30, 2006, in the Welch Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Raymond Boulter officiating. Burial will follow in Gum Springs Cemetery. Mr. Latham passed away Sunday, August 27, 2006, at a local medical center. Mr. Latham was born July 5, 1941, in Longview, to Odis J. Sr. and Alma Oney Latham. He was of the Baptist faith. Preceding Mr. Latham in death were his parents; and brothers, David and Ed. Surviving Mr. Latham are his wife, Linda Latham of Longview; daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Freddie Fry of Gilmer, Revonda and Billy Franks of Longview, DeAnn and Billy Horton of Sulphur Springs, and Donella and Donald Edwards of Longview; son, Joe Fyffe of Longview; brothers, Gary Latham and Lloyd Latham, both of Lake O' the Pines; sister, Kathy Pilkington of Gilmer; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family care of Linda Latham, 129 B Milton Lane, Longview, TX 75605. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday evening, August 29, 2006, at the funeral home. An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by clicking on the obituaries link. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 8/29/2006. --------------------------- Latham Jr., Odis Jackson Services for Odis Jackson Latham Jr., 65, of Longview, will be 2 p.m. today, August 30, 2006, at Welch Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Raymond Boulter officiating. Burial will follow in Gum Springs Cemetery. Mr. Latham died August 27, 2006, at a local medical center. Born July 5, 1941, in Longview, he was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Linda Latham; daughters, Susan Fry, Revonda Franks, DeAnn Horton, and Donella Edwards; son, Joe Fyffe; brothers, Gary Latham and Lloyd Latham; and sister, Kathy Pilkington. An online registry may be signed at www.news-journal.com, by clicking on the obituaries link. Published in the Longview News-Journal on 8/30/2006.