Harold Latimer Obituary

Latimer, Harold A. Of Trinity, FL., formerly of Wheaton, IL., died April 8, 2005, at home. He was 72. Harold was the retired Secretary Treasurer of the AFL-CIO Local 233, former 20 year employee of Trio Metal Cap Company, after retirement, he worked as a field consultant with the State of Illinois Department of Public Aid. He was born May 26, 1932 in Chicago, IL., the son of the late William and Mabel Walker Latimer. Harold attended Gladstone Grammar School, Creiger and Crane High School, also attended night school at Crane Jr. College, Triton College, University of Wisconsin, Roosevelt University and the University of Illinois Circle Campus. He was a former member of the Pine Avenue United Church in Chicago, after he moved to Florida in 1997. He joined the Lake Side Presbyterian Church. Harold loved his family and was a happy go lucky guy, who loved people. He often spoke of the special relationships he had with "the Fellows". These men were like brothers to him, he loved to watch football on TV. He loved sports and played golf as often as he could. He leaves behind to celebrate his life, his wife, Ina, at home, daughter, Cynthia of Aurora, sisters, Mrs. Ruby Jacobs and Mrs. Esther Harston of Chicago, aunts, Mrs. Jeanette Young of Teaneck, NJ., Mrs. Edwina Matthews of Mira Loma, CA., brother-in-laws, Mr. Sylvester Humphrey of Clewiston, FL., Mr. Marion Humphrey and his wife, Vera of Palm Harbor, FL., and Mr. Lawrence and his wife, Mary Humphrey of Georgetown, SC., sister-in-law, Sarah Latimer of Flushing, NY, many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either Hesed House, 659 S. River St., Aurora, IL. or the Erie Neighborhood House, 1701 W. Superior, Chicago, IL. 60622. Arrangements are under the direction of Trinity Memorial Gardens, New Port Richey, FL.