More detail on this person: Philip Newton
Latimer, 75, passed away on Thursday, August 20,
2015 in Raleigh NC at his home surrounded by
family and special caregivers.
Born July 5, 1940 in Atlanta GA, he was the son of
Joel and Bertine Latimer. After graduating from
Georgia State University, he flew helicopters and
Chinooks in Korea and Vietnam as a Captain in the
United States Army. He was the recipient of the
Distinguished Flying Cross and the Purple Heart.
After serving in Vietnam, he joined the Army
National Guard and also pursued a successful
career in industrial sales as a civilian.
He enjoyed beach music and dancing, golfing,
boating, fishing, time spent with friends, family
and his beloved dog Katie. He will be remembered
for his outgoing personality, his sense of humor
and his ability to make everyone laugh and smile.
He was a constant source of strength, love and
care,and a selfless provider for his wife and
family.
He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Beverly,
their three children and families: (Michael)
Collins married to Josie, (Philip) Kent and Kim
Tutor, Kelly (Latimer) and Stan Micek and three
grandchildren Ashley, Brett and Tyler Micek; his
older brother Robert Latimer; his twin sister
Marilea Butler and many close friends.
The funeral service and subsequent inurnment will
be held on Monday, August 24th, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.
in the St. Mary of the Angels Chapel at St.
Francis of Assisi Parish, 11401 Leesville Rd.,
Raleigh NC 27613. A simple reception will follow.
The family greatly appreciates the tremendous love
and support of their family, friends, neighbors,
caregivers and Transitions HospiceCare of Wake
County during Philip's battle with cancer.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations
be made in Philp's memory to the Wounded Warrior
Project . For more information, go t0
http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.aspx
Condolences: rfhr.com
Published in The News & Observer on Aug. 24,
2015
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