Burford Latham, Sr.

Burford Max Latham, Sr., of Cumberland passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013 with his loved ones by his side. He was 78, Mr. Latham was born August 24, 1934 in Blount County,  Tennessee. He was retired from the Department of Transportation and was an active member of his community. Among many things, Mr. Latham held his family friends, Masonic brothers and church family close to his heart. He will be dearly remembered for his kind heartedness and compassion.  He is survived by his wife; Mary Ruth, his sons; Buford Latham, Jr. and wife Nancy, Thomas Latham and wife Charleene, daughter; Pamela White and husband Kip, five beloved grandchildren; Michael (Laurie), James (Kristin), Matthew (Heather), Mary Beth and Kristen, two beloved great-grandchildren: Tyler and Ashley, sister; Virginia Jamerson and husband Junior, brothers; Ray Latham, Larry Latham, sisters-in-law; Patsy Latham, Elizabeth Webber and Several beloved nieces and nephews.