Charles Hugh Lathem

Charles Hugh Lathem, 77 of Cumming, GA passed away at his residence, Monday, November 15, 2010. He was born in Birmingham, AL. and was a graduate of Shades Valley High School, Birmingham, AL.

He graduated with a BA degree from Auburn University and was also a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He had many hobbies that included reading, painting, flying his own plane and hunting. He built two sailboats and designed and built his own log home. He was an all around renaissance man.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Jean Lathem of Cumming, GA; daughters and sons-in-law, Kerry and Bill Price of Cumming, GA, Lee Ann and Gene Riddle of Goldsboro, NC.; sister, JoAnn Griffin of Birmingham, AL; sister and brother-in-law, Carole and Don Stokes of Springville, AL.; grandchildren, Morgan and Will Price of Cumming, GA and Alex and Arden Riddle of Goldsboro, NC.

A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Northside Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA with the Rev Dr. James E. Lamkin officiating.

The family will receive friends at the church from 2:00 until service time.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that Forsyth County Relay for Life.

Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886-9899