James A. Lathan

James Arthur Lathan, Sunrise April 2, 1934 in Shelby County, Texas to parents, Ira Lathan and Jessie Benjamin Lathan. Sunset was July 8, 2025 in Houston, Texas at the age of 91 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Jessie Lathan; sisters, Doris, Dorothy, Charlsie, and Hattie; brothers, L.T., Elray, Shelray, Marlin, and Glen. James is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Eartha Lathan; beloved children, Patricia, Debra, Doris, and James A. Jr.; brothers, Willie Ira Lathan, Jackie H. Lathan, and J.C. Lathan; special daughter, Melinda Thompson; god-son, Bobby L. Lewis; special niece Cassandra Burns. Visitation will be Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10-11am in the Pace-Stancil Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will begin at 11am with Pastor Dexter Utley Jr. officiating. Burial will be at 2:30pm in the McWilliams Cemetery in Shelby County, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be, Bobby L. Lewis, Rickey Cartwright, Jackie L. McClelland, James A. Lathan III, Jackie H. Lathan Jr, Scott E Sykes, and E J Reece Jr. Honorary Pallbearer will be James A. Lathan Jr.