Ronald M. LATCH

LATCH, WATSON, TODD, GREEN, NAIL, GINGER, PAINE, PAIN, MEACHAM, HOWELL

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 1/20/2016 at 16:25:36

September 30, 1936 --- January 18, 2016

Ronald M. Latch, age 79, of Joplin, Mo., left this earth on Monday, Jan. 18, 2016. He leaves behind his wife of 59 years, Barbara (Watson) Latch; three daughters, Rhonda Todd of the Houston area, Kimberly Latch of Monett, and Dawna Latch and fiancé Bill Green of Seneca; one sister, Barbara Nail; and one step-sister Linda Ginger. He also leaves behind four grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Lee ad Caitlin; and seven great-grandchildren.

Ron was born on Sept. 30, 1936, in Clarion, Iowa. He moved to Joplin with his parents in 1950. He worked for the Joplin Police Department for 14 years, and was a truck driver for WC Transport the last several years.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Ray Latch and Charlotte (Pain) [sic. PAINE] Latch; stepmother, Marie Latch; and sisters Peggy Meacham and Colleen Howell. Cremation is under the direction of Mason-Woodard Crematory. The family will receive friends 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Mercy Hospice, in care of the mortuary. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mason-Woodard Mortuary and Crematory.

Joplin Globe -- Joplin, Missouri
January 20, 2016