James Richard "Dick" Latta
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James Richard “Dick” Latta, age 73, a resident of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Circle of Life Hospice in Springdale, Arkansas. He was born October 23, 1946 in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
He grew up in Morrow, Arkansas, and graduated from Lincoln High School. He served in the United States Naval Reserve in Chu Lai, Vietnam. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1971 with a degree in Marketing and was a member of Acacia Fraternity.
He bought Prince Manufacturing company in 1973 and renamed it LATCO. Later, he formed LATCO Wood Truss and built poultry houses from Colorado to Florida. He built commercial egg production facilities in Iowa and Utah. Delta Egg Farm was the second largest employer in Miller County, Utah boosting their economy, which still has a lasting influence today. Also, Dick raised pure bred Simmental cattle and started LEAD to train police dogs.
Dick joined Central United Methodist Church in August 1995. He served on the Board of Trustees, was a member of the Growing in Grace Sunday School class, and was an Emmaus Pilgrim.
Dick had a second home in Deer Valley, Utah, where he spent much of his time over the past twenty years. Known for his positive outlook, he made everyone he met feel special. He never met a stranger. With a huge heart and generous spirit, he has helped numerous people his entire life.
Dick was infamous for his sense of adventure. The only speed he knew was full throttle. He loved riding snow mobiles, fast boats, white water rafting, cliff jumping, and hot air balloon rides. His zest for life was contagious. Dick will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Rowena T (Reed) Latta. Survivors include his wife Majesta Herrera and her daughter Athena Herrera; his brother Mike Latta; one son Jeremy Richard Latta; two daughters Linley Maria Dust and her husband Dave, and Lauren Latta Bartholomew and her husband Weston; one grandson Landyn Latta and one granddaughter Reagan Dust.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 14, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 PM in the CAC Building at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with the funeral to begin at 2:00 PM with Pastor Wes Hillard officiating. Burial will be in the Bethesda Cemetery in Morrow, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Brad Bowen, Skip Davidson, Willie Leming, Chris Primm, Kenny Reed and Martin Swope.
In lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice at info@nwacircleoflife.org, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at pancan.org, Healing Hands of Mercy Massage Foundation at hhmmf.org.
He grew up in Morrow, Arkansas, and graduated from Lincoln High School. He served in the United States Naval Reserve in Chu Lai, Vietnam. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1971 with a degree in Marketing and was a member of Acacia Fraternity.
He bought Prince Manufacturing company in 1973 and renamed it LATCO. Later, he formed LATCO Wood Truss and built poultry houses from Colorado to Florida. He built commercial egg production facilities in Iowa and Utah. Delta Egg Farm was the second largest employer in Miller County, Utah boosting their economy, which still has a lasting influence today. Also, Dick raised pure bred Simmental cattle and started LEAD to train police dogs.
Dick joined Central United Methodist Church in August 1995. He served on the Board of Trustees, was a member of the Growing in Grace Sunday School class, and was an Emmaus Pilgrim.
Dick had a second home in Deer Valley, Utah, where he spent much of his time over the past twenty years. Known for his positive outlook, he made everyone he met feel special. He never met a stranger. With a huge heart and generous spirit, he has helped numerous people his entire life.
Dick was infamous for his sense of adventure. The only speed he knew was full throttle. He loved riding snow mobiles, fast boats, white water rafting, cliff jumping, and hot air balloon rides. His zest for life was contagious. Dick will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Rowena T (Reed) Latta. Survivors include his wife Majesta Herrera and her daughter Athena Herrera; his brother Mike Latta; one son Jeremy Richard Latta; two daughters Linley Maria Dust and her husband Dave, and Lauren Latta Bartholomew and her husband Weston; one grandson Landyn Latta and one granddaughter Reagan Dust.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 14, 2020, from 1:00-2:00 PM in the CAC Building at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with the funeral to begin at 2:00 PM with Pastor Wes Hillard officiating. Burial will be in the Bethesda Cemetery in Morrow, Arkansas.
Pallbearers will be Brad Bowen, Skip Davidson, Willie Leming, Chris Primm, Kenny Reed and Martin Swope.
In lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to Circle of Life Hospice at info@nwacircleoflife.org, Pancreatic Cancer Action Network at pancan.org, Healing Hands of Mercy Massage Foundation at hhmmf.org.
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
CAC Building at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Visitation
1:00 pm
CAC Building at Central United Medthodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
Bethesda Cemetery
North, Row 02 23, Space 60
General
Oct 23, 1946
Feb 11, 2020
73
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Tributes
Dick was an inspiration to my family, he came in to our lives and reshaped our future. Him and my husband took on an adventure and built chicken houses. It was always full steam ahead for the both of them. It was an honor to have known such an honorable person. Thanks for coming into our lives and being our friend. You will be truly missed.
Brenda Huff - Friend
Amazing man, friend, and mentor. His influence on my life is truly immeasurable. Until we meet again, my friend.
Chris Hall - Friend
Dick, such an amazing person. It was such an honor to meet you and to become your friend. You were a very kind and thoughtful person. You open your heart to people and gave all you got without reservation. You welcome Zur and I and our Children into your life, you were always generous and accommodating To everyone. You made people feel important no matter who they were. Your friendship meant the world to us. I know there is special place waiting for you. With much love. Sara and Zur Fabian.
Sara Fabian - Friend
After every meeting, Dick always left a gift of encouragement, never down always upbeat and you got to love that smile.
Rodney
Banks
Rodney Banks - Friend
I have many memories from my younger years of Dickie and Latco were my grandfather and father were welders.
Geannie - Friend
Shirley and I would like to offer our condolences to the Latta Family. We were sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good man. Again, so sorry for your loss.
Roy Gene & Shirley Rinehart - aquaintances
Dick was my first real boss, and was always very good to me. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Leslie simmons - Friend
My thoughts and prayers are with the Latta family and the entire Latco Truss team. Dick was a one of a kind visionary. His relentless focus on any business that he was involved with and the care and love he showed to everyone that had the privilege to know him, will be missed by us all.
Don Groom – TrussWorks LLC - Friend
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
CAC Building at Central United Methodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Visitation
1:00 pm
CAC Building at Central United Medthodist Church in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Final Resting Place
Bethesda Cemetery
North, Row 02 23, Space 60
General
Oct 23, 1946
Feb 11, 2020
73
Documents