Billy Joe Latimer, 72, Cameron, passed away Nov. 2, 2020. Bill was born Jan. 21, 1948, in Niangua, MO, to Howard and Iris (Forgey) Latimer.
He graduated from Penney High School, class of 1966. Bill was a Union Representative for the UAW Local 31, until his retirement. Bill located to Lake Viking in 1995, He was active in the Lake Viking Church for a number of years and did extensive volunteer work at Gallatin. Bill volunteered for many years at the Seventh-day Adventist store. He is also responsible for constructing the case that holds the American Flag on the first floor of the courthouse.
Preceding him in death were his parents; daughter, Heather Latimer; brother, Paul Latimer and brother-in-law, Merlin Bowman.
Survivors: 2 daughters, Monica (David) Rogers, Cameron, MO, and Amber (Travis) Schalk, Osborn, MO; six grandchildren, Jessica (Justin) Carter, Christian (Nicole) Rogers, Austin (Addi) Hughes, Daniel (Dayah) Rogers, Moriah (Bryce) Long, Adam Schalk; four great-grandchildren, Kailey and Jackson Carter, Elizabeth Rogers and Zimri Rogers; two brothers, Howard “Judge”(Judy) Latimer and Rick (Kelly) Latimer; four sisters, Mary Bowman, June (Gordon) Dailey, Helen (Jess) Swindler and Carolyn (Mike) Kelly; and sister-in-law, Pat Dryer.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at the Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron. Visitation: 10-11 a.m., one hour prior to the service. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Online condolences: www.polandthompson.com