Lane Lathrom's Obituary
Lane Earl Lathrom, son of Sebastian “See” and Ada May Mings Lathrom, was born September 22, 1942, near Hartville, Missouri. He departed this life, Wednesday, March 8, 2006, in his home, near Hartville, Missouri, at the age of sixty-three years, five months, and sixteen days. On August 10, 1962, he was united in marriage to Beverly Sue Detherage and to this union one daughter and two sons were born. He was preceded in death by his parents and step-dad. Lane is survived by his wife, Sue, of the home; a daughter, Carla Mayfield, of Seymour, Missouri; two sons, Faron Lathrom, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Lonnie Lathrom, of Hartville, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jessica Chilson, Kyle Mayfield, Launa and Lauren Lathrom; a great-granddaughter, Hailly Chilson; seven sisters, Gale Cook, of Powell, Tennessee, Marilyn Jones, of Springfield, Missouri, Wilda Helms, of Seymour, Missouri, Wanda Messenger, of Republic, Missouri, Glenda Burris, of Grovespring, Missouri, Karen Dampier, of Urbana, Missouri, and Debbie Jones, of Hartville, Missouri; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was born on the family farm near Hartville, and spent all of his life in Wright County. He attended school in Norwood and graduated from Mountain Grove High School, in the class of 1959. After he and Sue were married they moved to the farm and operated their dairy throughout the years. Lane had made his profession of faith in Christ, and was a member of Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon. He was very devoted to his family and centered his life around them and the farm, and loved spending time visiting with his friends. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and giving people a hard time. He was known for his practical jokes. Many referred to him as “Mr. Fix It” due to the fact that he would not discard anything, knowing he might need it to fix something. Lane was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments and will treasure the memories he created for his family and friends. Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2006, in the Oak Grove Church, north of Norwood. Burial will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday evening from 7 - 8:30 p.m. under the direction of Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Hartville, Missouri.
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