Eldon Latch

A Celebration of Life Service with Military Honors for Eldon Latch, 94 of Corinth, MS, will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 2:00 P M at Magnolia Funeral Home – East Chapel with interment to follow in Magnolia Gardens.  Dr. Chester Wayne Harrison will officiate the service with Corey Carter delivering the eulogy.  Visitation will be Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 12:00 P M until service time at Magnolia Funeral Home – East.  Mr. Latch passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at North MS Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.  He was born March 16, 1929 in Corinth, MS to John David and Lena Latch.   Eldon was a retired driver for Pittman Brothers Gas and a member of West Corinth Baptist Church.  He enjoyed playing the piano, the guitar and singing.  He loved watching Atlanta Brave baseball and being with his family.  Eldon is survived by his daughters, Debbie Moore and Jan Carter; two grandchildren, Cory Carter (Stacey) and Dylan Carter (Staten); three great grandchildren, Avery Carter, Caleb Carter and Hallie Grace Carter; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Doris Rider Latch; his brothers, Weldon Latch, Terry Latch, Garvin Latch, Herman Latch, Ward Latch and Jake Latch and sisters, Dorothy Box and Opal Morrow.  Magnolia Funeral Home has been honored to serve the family of Mr. Eldon Latch.