In Memory Of
Craig A. Lathem
1958
2021
Craig A. Lathem
November 2, 1958 — May 4, 2021
Craig A. Lathem "Bagel", age 62, lost his brave battle to multiple myeloma on May 4, 2021. He was born in November 2, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio to Donald Lathem and JoAnn Gill (Carr). He is preceded in death by his father, Donald A. Lathem; son, Joseph A. Lathem; and brother, Ronald Castle.
He is survived by his incredibly loving wife of 21 years, Yvette E. Lathem (Young); mother, JoAnn Gill; step mother, Bonnie Lathem; biological father, Ronald Castle; daughter, Joanna Lathem; stepson, Cody Young; grandchildren; Daniel Imler (Lily), JD Imler, Jesse Imler; siblings; Ronald Lathem (Vicky), Donnie Lathem (Jaime), Jason Lathem (Kimberly), Amy Klein (Tony), Stephanie (Jayne) Castle; many nieces and nephews; Fur babies Smokey, Ginger, and Miss Kitty.
Craig graduated from Franklin Heights in the class of 1977. He went on to achieve his bachelor's degree in Accounting from Penn State University.
He was retired from Bureau of Workers' Compensation and employed with Department of Defense.
There are not enough words to describe Craig, but he was kind, loving, laid back, and a very selfless person.
Some of his favorite hobbies included building model cars, and cheering on the Buckeyes. Craig was an avid fan of Ohio State Football and Basketball. Maybe most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and filling his plate at family cookouts.
Craig was soft spoken, but when he spoke it was meaningful and always funny. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and again from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123, where funeral services will then be held on Wednesday, May, 12, 2021 at 1:00pm.
He is survived by his incredibly loving wife of 21 years, Yvette E. Lathem (Young); mother, JoAnn Gill; step mother, Bonnie Lathem; biological father, Ronald Castle; daughter, Joanna Lathem; stepson, Cody Young; grandchildren; Daniel Imler (Lily), JD Imler, Jesse Imler; siblings; Ronald Lathem (Vicky), Donnie Lathem (Jaime), Jason Lathem (Kimberly), Amy Klein (Tony), Stephanie (Jayne) Castle; many nieces and nephews; Fur babies Smokey, Ginger, and Miss Kitty.
Craig graduated from Franklin Heights in the class of 1977. He went on to achieve his bachelor's degree in Accounting from Penn State University.
He was retired from Bureau of Workers' Compensation and employed with Department of Defense.
There are not enough words to describe Craig, but he was kind, loving, laid back, and a very selfless person.
Some of his favorite hobbies included building model cars, and cheering on the Buckeyes. Craig was an avid fan of Ohio State Football and Basketball. Maybe most of all, he enjoyed spending time with family and filling his plate at family cookouts.
Craig was soft spoken, but when he spoke it was meaningful and always funny. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and again from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at the NEWCOMER SOUTHWEST CHAPEL 3393 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123, where funeral services will then be held on Wednesday, May, 12, 2021 at 1:00pm.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
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