A viewing will be held at Terpening & Son Mortuary Wednesday, June
12, 2024 from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm for Billy Wayne Latham. Billy
gained his heavenly wings on June 6, 2024 with the love of his life,
Roxanna, by his side. Billy was born on August 31, 1952 in Gilmer,
Texas to Chester Wayne Latham and Melba Louise Jones.
Billy grew up in east Texas where his family lived. Billy loved camping,
fishing, horses, gambling and working. His hobbies were woodworking,
playing the guitar and singing. He enjoyed being outdoors and taking the
kids for rides on the "General" in the mountains. He loved vegging
while watching westerns on the television. Billy was a cowboy at heart.
Billy asked Roxanna (Rocky) Frazee on their first date December 16,
2017. They were inseparable after that first date. Billy and Rocky were
married on May 11, 2021 and as promised they never left each others'
side.
Billy was most proud of his military service in the Marine Corps in the
seventies. Her served proudly for his country as an Aviation Fire, Search
and Rescue Specialist.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents, his Paternal grandparents,
Morris and Margaret Latham and his Maternal grandparents Wiley and
Izen Jones and several beloved aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his brothers, Jimmy (Ann) Maddox, Ronnie Maddox; his sister, Carrie Ann (David) Flanagan; his daughters, Amber (Paul) Latham, Kimberly
(Terry) Morris, Alena Latham, Leanna (Cody) Davis, Liza Latham,
Montana Mariscal and sons, Robert (Krystel) Shields and Ramon
(Janette) Frazee.He is also survived by his wonderful grandchildren,
Brooklyn, Evelyn, Chloe, Trey, Delilah, Georgia, Zaydenn, Zahriah,
Zaydah and Zy'bryn, his mother-in-law Esther Frazee, sister-in-law
Rhonda (Curt) Matejka and brother-in-law Rene Frazee.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday June 22, 2024 at the
Moose Lodge from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm for family and friends. A
brief service and a meal will be served. The family welcomes all to come
celebrate Billy's life.