Lathan Clifford Smith, Jr.

Lathan C. Smith, Jr., age 72, of Avon Park, Florida went home to be with the Lord on June 23,2019 in Tampa, Florida. Lathan was born on November 20, 1946 in Avon Park, Florida to parents Lathan C. Smith, Sr. and LaRue Pachall Smith. Lathan was lifelong resident of Avon Park where he owned and operated an upholstery business. Lathan dearly loved his grandchildren, enjoyed fishing in Arbuckle creek and was a member of Grace Bible Church. Lathan is survived by his wife Kathleen (Field) Smith-sons Lathan D. “LD” (Dawn)Smith-Apopka, FL.-Carl “Bart” (Stephanie) Smith-Palatka, fl. -sisters Rachel (Jim) Tinsley-Wildwood, FL.-Frankie Smith-Orlando, FL.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 29, 2019 at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park, FL. with visitation starting at 12:30 p.m. and funeral services at 1:00 pm. Memorial donations can be made to Moffitt Cancer Center in Lathan’s name.