Mr. Haskell Verlan (H.V. / Hack) Latham

Hendersonville, TN
Haskell Verlan Latham (H.V. or Hack) passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 after a brief illness.
Born July 19, 1925 in Sevier County, TN. Preceded in death by parents, Verlan Haskell Latham and Dixie Louise Walker Latham, twin brothers, Harrell Walter and Carroll Walker Latham, brothers Benton H. Latham, James W. Latham; sisters, Frances Latham Patty and Betty Latham Tarwater.
Survived by wife, Margaret Ann Latham; sons, Tracy C. (Karen) of Knoxville Tennessee, Stacy E. Latham (Danielle) of Hendersonville, Tennessee and James Rodney Ramsey of Hendersonville, Tennessee; grandchildren Jackson, Hayden Emily, Alexander, Luke and Cole Latham.
Retired from Gulf Oil Corporation after 32 years of service. He was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church since 1939 when he gave his life to Christ at age 14. He was a World War II Veteran and served in the U.S. Navy Amphibious Forces, 7th Fleet, aboard LST 721 in the South Pacific where he participated in several operations including the last invasion of World War II at Balikpappan, Borneo on July 1, 1945. He was a 50 year 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, Knoxville Bodies, a Shriner, a member of Al Menah Temple, Nashville and Masters Lodge #244, F&AM, Knoxville member since March 17, 1963. He was also a member of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels since 1969.
After retiring from Gulf Oil Corporation, he and his family moved from Nashville to Hendersonville, Tennessee where they owned and operated several businesses and were involved in many civic activities and organizations. He was one of the founding member of the Hendersonville Morning Sertoma Club and the acquiring of financing and real estate on which were later deeded to the city and are known as Veterans Park.
The family will receive friends and family 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Sunday, December 4th at Austin & Bell Funeral Home, Hendersonville. A brief visitation will be held at Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church in Sevierville, Tennessee from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm EST with services beginning at 2:00 pm EST. Burial to follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers; grandson, Jackson Latham, brother-in-law Tom Allen, Nephews, Chris Allen, John Paul Patty, Donnie Rule and Barry Rule.
Honorary Pallbearers; grandsons, Hayden, Alex, Cole and Luke Latham, granddaughter Emily Latham, Frank Gibson, Ralph Latham, Jack and Roy Latham.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church of Sevierville, Tennessee, 402 Whites School Rd. 37876. Services entrusted to Austin and Bell Funeral Home Hendersonville. (651-822-4442) www.austinandbell.com