He was born May 4, 1957 in Peoria, IL to Denzel and Betty Lou (Heavner) Latham. He married Carol Young October 10, 2001 in Peoria. He was preceded in death by his father, Denzel, his mother, Betty Lou Ledbetter and one brother, Timmy Lee Latham.
Surviving are his wife Carol of Peoria; step-father, Wayne Ledbetter of East Peoria; two children, Holly (D.R.) Huffman and Codie Latham both of Washington; step-son, Shawn (Andrea) Young of Bartonville; five grandchildren, Mason and Lexi Huffman and Zac, Layne and Luke Young, and one brother, Denny (Judy) Latham of Washington.
Barry worked as a Mechanic for the City of Peoria Public Works for over 30 years. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and of Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.). Barry loved riding his Harley and took many trips touring the country and for charity events like St. Jude.
Cremation will be accorded. A visitation will be from 2 to 4 pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019 with a celebration of life at 4 pm at Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude- Midwest Affiliate and words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.woolsey-wilton.com.