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Robert J Lathrop

Date of Death: May 2, 2011

BROOKSTON ? Robert J Lathrop, 85, of Brookston, died at 2:01 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Central.
Born Feb. 8, 1926, in Woodman, Wis., he was the son of the late Arthur and Bertha Noggle Lathrop.
He served in the Navy during World War II.
In 1959, he married Doris Ross in Lafayette. She survives.
Mr. Lathrop worked at Sears and Overhead Door Company, retiring in 1979. Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop also owned and operated Ken-Do Lake for many years.
He was a member of Carpenters Local 215. He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard and spending time with family.
Surviving are five sons, Robert E. Lathrop (wife: Vickie) of Asheboro, N.C., Terry L. Lathrop (wife: Jannine) of Monticello and Tony R. Lathrop (wife: Stephanie) and Tom D. Lathrop (wife: Patricia), both of Lafayette, and Teddy J. Lathrop of Brookston; and two sisters, Phyllis Tutwiler of Danville, Ill., and Ruby Watson of Littletown, Penn.
Also surviving are 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by eight siblings.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Funeral Service 10 a.m. Friday at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Burial at Danville National Cemetery, Danville. Those wishing may contribute to American Cancer Society.

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BROOKSTON ? Robert J Lathrop, 85, of Brookston, died at 2:01 a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011, at St. Elizabeth Central. Born Feb. 8, 1926, in Woodman, Wis., he was the son of the late Arthur and Bertha Noggle Lathrop. He served in the Navy during World War II. In 1959, he married Doris Ross inContinue Reading

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Sonya Lowrey Riggs left a message on May 6, 2011:
Tommy, So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was a wonderful and funny man. Your family will be in my prayers. Love, Sonya Lowrey Riggs
Stephanie (Girardot) Clark left a message on May 3, 2011:
Tom and family,
I am very sorry about your Dad&s passing. I have some great memories of hanging out at Ken-Do Lake. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Steph (Girardot) Clark
Shane & Angel Slate left a message on May 3, 2011:
We did tree work out on the bend for Bob. He was a wonderful man, and will always be remembered in our hearts for the great person he was. We are very sorry for your loss. Love, Angel & Shane Slate & Family
Kim Moore left a message on May 3, 2011:
Doris: I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. If there is anything I can do or anything you need please do not hesitate to call (807-2844). I have thought of you so much the last couple of years. Again, I am so sorry.

Sincerely,
Kim Moore
Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. left a message:
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