Visitation is scheduled from 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at Terpening & Son Mortuary for Billy Wayne Latham.

Latham, 71, gained his heavenly wings Thursday, June 6, 2024, with the love of his life, Roxanna, by his side.

A celebration of life will be held from 2-6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at the Moose Lodge for family and friends. A brief service will be given and a meal served. The family welcomes all to come celebrate Billy’s life.

Billy was born Aug. 31, 1952, in Gilmer, Texas, to Chester Wayne Latham and Melba Louise Jones. He grew up in East Texas, where his family lived.

Billy loved camping, fishing, horses, gambling and working. His hobbies were woodworking, playing the guitar, and singing. He enjoyed being outdoors and taking the kids for rides on the “General” in the mountains. He loved vegging while watching westerns on television. Billy was a cowboy at heart.

On Dec. 16, 2017, Billy asked Roxanna “Rocky” Frazee on their first date. They were inseparable after that first date. Billy and Rocky were married on May 11, 2021, and as promised, they never left each other’s side.

Billy was most proud of his military service in the Marine Corps in the ‘70s. He served his country proudly as an Aviation Fire, Search and Rescue Specialist.

Survivors include brothers Jimmy Maddox and Ann, and Ronnie Maddox; sister Carrie Ann Flanagan and David; daughters Amber Latham and Paul, Kimberly Morris and Terry, Alena Latham, Leanna Davis and Cody, Liza Latham, and Montana Mariscal; sons Robert Shields and Krystel, and Ramon Frazee and Janette; his wonderful grandchildren, Brooklyn, Evelyn, Chloe, Trey, Delilah, Georgia, Zaydenn, Zahriah, Zaydah and Zy’bryn; mother-in-law Esther Frazee; sister-inlaw Rhonda Matejka and Curt; and brother-in-law Rene Frazee.

He was preceded in death by his parents; paternal grandparents Morris and Margaret Latham; maternal grandparents Wiley and Izen Jones; and several beloved aunts and uncles.

Arrangements are under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Condolences may be expressed online at www.artesiafunerals. com.