I am sad to say that this became news to me only recently.  Bob was my client for over a decade.  He would come in regularly for his haircuts.  We'd always joke about how well I knew his haircut and that I could probably do it blind folded. He was always smiling and life always seemed good for him.
I am sad to know he's gone.  I am sad I missed his service. 
Bob was an incredibly generous man and new how to live life to its fullest.  He will be missed. 
Last I saw him was for his wedding.  I did his wedding haircut and his beautiful wife Nicole and her mother came in later that week for their wedding do's.  I hope Nicole has found peace with all this and I hope she and the kids have made it through this difficult time. ..

We have had the privilege of providing apartment project appraisals for Bob since 1987. He was hard working and insightful and always kept the mutual best interests of his lender employer and his borrower clients in balance. Over the last 25 years Bob always respected our need to maintain objectivity in the appraisal process and made sure that all relevant data was readily available. He was a giant in multifamily finance by virtue of the trust he earned producing results with integrity. He had an enormous knowledge base and a wide web of industry leaders he counted as friends. His early career as a CPA gave him an unfair but honest advantage in finance. In light of Bob's position in the multifamily finance market his continued confidence in the quality of our work encouraged our yprofessionalism. He always appreciated the opportunities he was given and loved his work. But Bob loved his family more despite his long hours on the job. He recently exclaimed how happy and excited he was about his recent marriage and soon to be born baby. I know he cared deeply for his daughter. His colleagues at Wells Fargo will carry on his legacy of diligently serving his clients as they themselves recover from this loss of a friend. I pray for comfort for Nicole and Michele and the rest of his family and friends including his business associates at Wells and beyond. Bob touched so many.

Bob was without a doubt one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever met in my lifetime.  He could never do enough for his friends and loved ones and never asked for anything in return except that you were happy. I will miss my friend dearly. My thoughts and prayers go out to you Nicole, your family and all who loved him.

In memory of Bob. In support of our dear friend Nichole, the children and the extended family.

Bob was a great guy and funny.  First met almost 30 years ago. Worked in the same profession and Bob tried several times to get me to come work with him.  Never worked out but we stayed friends.  Going to be missed.

The last time I saw Bob I met him and Darby for lunch in Tyson's.  He was excited about his upcoming wedding and the baby. Over the years Bob always stayed in touch, he was a very good friend and I will miss him very much.  I'm so sorry!  If I can do anything to help, just let me know.

I worked with Bob at Reilly Mortgage/Wells Fargo.  He was a great guy.   Bob was one of kind who will be missed very much but never forgotten.  My condolences and prayers to all his family.

My heart is saddened by your passing. I know you were truly love by everyone in your life. I pray that your family may find strength in this difficult time.

Nicole and children, my heart is breaking for your loss.  Bob was a great man and lovable to everyone around him. I will forever miss him and my prayers are with you. He was and still is my hero he loved life and more importantly he loved his family.  If I ever felt down all I had to do is walk over to his office and see that beautiful smile and he will pick my spirits up.  I love you Bobby and I will enternally miss you.  Valorie (Wells Fargo)

Bob, when Bill told us of your departure my first thought was,"Darn, darn it, not Bob, why did He have to call you home so soon?" I then paused and thought," your going to need that extra time to work on your 24ft non-jump jumper till we get there." I'll see if I can find a pair of white low cut Chuck Taylors for your Mom to wash and hang on the line out back. Till then.

Dear Nicole,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Bob will always be remembered.

Darby Gregg

It's been since Middle School that we started a Life Long Friendship my Friend (we could write a book). You don't keep a Friendship together that long unless there is something special in that Friend. And, you were special,my man. The most giving and unselfish person I ever met in Life. I was honored to be your Friend all those years.
May God Bless and Look Over Nicole and the children.
Sometimes, things in life just don't make sense.
I Love You Good Buddy and I'll never  forget you
Jeff K. (Groveton Tigers 73')

Nichole,
I am deeply saddened for your loss.  I pray God will help you through this difficult time.  I am praying for your family and you.

Bob You were a great friend for 20 plus years and I'm so sorry to read of your passing. You were always so proud of your daughter Michelle and I will always smile at all the funny stories you shared over the years. Rest in Peace my friend.

I have many fond memories of you from when I was a little boy. You were an amazing uncle, and I was truly blessed that I had you in my life as a child. My heart felt condolences and prayers to your family.

I worked with Bob at Reilly Mortgage- he was the best-one of my favorites! I am so sorry for your loss and will keep the family in my prayers!

Bob you were a kind, generous, and fun loving uncle to our three grown sons.  All three have wonderful memories of spending time with you.  Our thoughts, prayers, and sympathy are extended to your family, wife and son.  Our very heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers to Jill and Michelle Latham.  Thank you Bob for all the kindnesses you extended to our sons and the respect and thoughtfulness you extended to me when would see eachother.  Heaven is brighter with your soul.  God Bless.

Thank you for our daughter, Michelle, and your consistent love and support of her. I believe, it is a rarity to find a 35 year friendship that we shared. Your love for Michelle our firm foundation that extended to many kindnesses to me. I am glad you were able to see her graduate from college. That you met Nicole and saw your son born. I know you will be looking down on your children, Nicole, family, and friends.

Nicole. My very deep and heartfelt sympathy goes out to you, your and his family. I am in shock to read this. Please know that you have a huge wall of love and support thinking of you at this very sad time.
Dawn Peters

Mr. Latham was a very kind and generous person. He was always smiling and enjoying life. I will always remember the time he took Michelle and I to St. Thomas and all of the adventures he had planned for us. Mr. Latham was not a very good swimmer, but we all had some good laughs over that. 

Michelle, you and your family are in my thoughts. There's another star in the sky now, he will forever be watching over you. 

-Kelly Maguire

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.  I am so sorry for your loss.

AFTERGLOW
I'd like the memory of me 
To be a happy one.  I'd like 
To leave an Afterglow of
Smiles when day is done.
I'd like to leave an echo...
Whispering softly down the
Ways of happy times and
Laughing times and bright
And sunny days.  I'd like
The tears of those who
Grieve to dry before the
Sun of happy memories
That I leave behind when
Day is done.

May you rest in eternal peace.  

Thoughts and prayers to Nicole, Michelle, Phillip, Sofia and the entire family.

Dad, 

I will always remember some of my most favorite things I was so fortunate to have shared with you first… Movies like Ferris Bullers Day Off, Music like The Rippingtons, Driving Camerys or gokarts at Ocean City, Skiing slopes like Breckenridge, Acting in plays like It's A Small World at Saratoga Elementary, Playing instruments like Uncle David's piano, Traveling to great cities like San Francisco, Dining like the President at Peeking Duck Gormet, Singing songs like Let's Give Them Something To Talk About, Reading books like Steve Jobs, Using one's imagination like when the lights went out due to inclement weather, Riding rides like The Zipper, and picking crabs like Earnie's. I hope Nicole, Philip, and Sofia will incur the love you brought on me. 

Love always,
Michelle

Bob, you were one of a kind. You will be missed but never forgotten...My deepest condolences to all family members.

Dear Friends, 

Thank you very much for your kind words and your support.  I would not be able to stand strong without you.  Thank you for being there for us.  

If you are on Facebook, do not hesitate to send "friend" requests to stay in touch.

Bob really couldn't play basketball a lick, but he enjoyed life to the fullest - missed his presence the last several years, but he was always a friend.

I was lucky to know you my Brother and I am a better person for the experience.  I will forever be in your debt and you left us way too soon but I promise your legacy will live forever.

"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count.  It's the life in your years."
 -Abraham Lincoln

I love you Buddy!

Bob, I was so glad to hear you had a son.  Know you were very happy.  I will always remember you. You were a good guy that enbraced all.  God took you quickly because you were a favorite son who did good deeds.

Nicole, I was so sorry to hear about Bob. He was one of a kind.

Nicole, I am so sad to hear about Bob passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.


Death is nothing at all,
I have only slipped away
into the next room.

I am I, 
and you are you;
whatever we were to each other, 
that, we still are.

Call me by my old familiar name,
speak to me in the easy way
which you always used,
put no difference in your tone,
wear no forced air
of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed
at the little jokes we shared together.
Let my name ever be
the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effect, 
without the trace of a shadow on it.

Life means all
that it ever meant.
It is the same as it ever was.
There is unbroken continuity.

Why should I be out of mind
because I am out of sight?

I am waiting for you,
for an interval, 
somewhere very near,
just around the corner.

All is well.


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

  

Henry Scott Holland
1847 -1918

Nicole, he was loved by many.  What a great friend. We will never forget him.

Bob, I learned so much from working with you.  You will be missed and never forgotten!   Melissa

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Robert Lee Latham

July 4, 1955 – December 4, 2012

Murphy Funeral Homes

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