Funeral services for Emory John "E.J." Lathan, 80, of Mount Airy, are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at Hillside Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Chad Parham and the Rev. Ricky McFarlin officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Lathan went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at his residence.
Born March 9, 1942, in Mount Airy, he was a son of the late Dawson William and Dorothy Cash Lathan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Carl Lathan; sister, Valorie Lathan Galloway; brothers-in-law, Gene Allen and James Gosnell; as well as father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hubert and Annie Sellers Loudermilk.
E.J. was the owner/operator of G & L Upholstery with a career that spanned over 45 years. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and car racing. Most of all, he was a loving husband, dedicated father, and doting papa who enjoyed precious time with his family. E.J. was a member of Welcome Home Baptist Church.
Survivors include his loving wife of 58 years, Sarah Sellers Lathan; children, Wanda Lathan Cantrell (Lee), Donna Lathan Taylor (Barry), and John Lathan (Tabitha), all of Mount Airy; grandchildren, Cody Cantrell, Tyler Cantrell (Rainen Wade), Sarah Cantrell, Drake Lathan (Hannah), Dawson Lathan, Addie Lathan, Carson Taylor, and Grayson Taylor, all of Mount Airy; sisters, Louise Lathan Allen of Mount Airy and Betty Lathan Gosnell of Cornelia; sister-in-law, Mildred Lathan of Cornelia; as well as a large number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2 until 4 p.m. and from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday.
Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.
An online guest registry is available for the Lathan family at HillsideMemorialChapel.com.
Arrangements are in the care of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens of Clarkesville.