Roger Ray Lathey, age 65, of Jackson, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. He was born in Pomeroy, Ohio, on September 11, 1948.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester “Jack” and Mary Elizabeth Lathey; brother, Charles “Bill” Lathey and sister-in-law, Donna Lathey; brothers-in-law, Jay Hall, Dale and Donnie Lambert; sister-in-law, Susie Lambert; nephew, Jackie Hall and niece, Tina Smallwood.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen “Kathy” Lathey; children: Ryan (Megan) Lathey, Larry (Smantha) Cundiff; Mary (Travis) Bledsoe, Larry Sturgill, Julie (Jim) Hall and Jeremy (Ashley) Sturgill; grandchildren: Scot (Abby) Sturgill, Brent Sturgill, Erin Sturgill, Breanna Hall, Brittni Hall, Mallory Bledsoe, Jace Sturgill and Abby Sturgill; brother, Larry (Carol) Lathey; sisters, Marlene Hall and Linda Lathey; brothers-in law, Jerry (Rose) Prinzbach, Bill (Debbie) Lambert, Tim (Terri) Lambert, Dean (Mel) Lambert, Ronnie and Kevin Lambert; and sisters-in-law, Margie (Fred) Pigge and Jenny (Glen) Kisor. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews and very close friends, which are too many to mention. He also leaves behind faithful companions “Tucker” and “Sissy.” Roger will be greatly missed by all.
Roger proudly served his country. He was a Vietnam veteran. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Roger was a member of the Orphans Friends Lodge #0275 and The American Legion Post #0476. He was retired from Right-Way Construction. Roger was always ready to help his friends and neighbors in the Pattonsville community.
Funeral service will be held at the McWilliams Funeral Home, Wellston, Ohio, on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m., with Pastor Jon Mollohan officiating. Friends will be received three hours prior to the service on Sunday. Burial will follow in the Pattonsville Cemetery. Military graveside service will be conducted by the Disabled American Veterans, Jackson County Chapter #45. Arrangements are under the direction of the McWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.