Manford Dee Latham age 81 of Dardanelle passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home. He was born December 29, 1938 in Dardanelle, Arkansas to the late Dan Willie Latham and Arvie Reynolds Latham. He retired from International Paper after 32 years of service, where he received a plaque for perfect attendance. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Krissy Ann Latham and his siblings, Debbie Latham, Verl Latham, Sharon Cook, Ronald Dale Latham, Sue Carter and Eva McGuire.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Birtha Leona Latham of Dardanelle; three children, Charles Latham (Johnette) of Russellville, Tammy Doyel (David) of  Wichita, Kansas, Linda Sanders (David) of Dardanelle; one brother, Johnny Latham of Dardanelle; two sisters, Ima Faye Rose of Dardanelle, Iva Reece of Centerville; ten grandchildren, Allen Doyel, Tiffany and Daniel Godwin, Crystal and Philip Baker, Emily and Robin Clower, Carlie and Eric Coffman, Cole Latham, Jonathon and Jaclyn Latham, Curtis Latham, Michael Doyel, Ryan and Tiffany Vanhorn and nine great grandchildren, Austin and Caleb Baker, Sawyer and Avery Latham, Pearl and Joshua Godwin, Levi Coffman, Kailey and Jaxon Vanhorn, as well as many loved nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 2:00P.M., Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at New Hope Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Monday, 5:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle.

Pallbearers will be his grandsons and Steve Reece.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. Allan Kirkland and staff, Tanya Lee with Arkansas Hospice and Maggie Latham.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made in his name to St. Jude's Research Hospital.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com