Dr. Charles Laurens Latimer, Jr

September 13, 1924 - September 12, 2008

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Dr. Charles Laurens Latimer, Jr., a loving husband, father, educator, psychologist, counselor, naval officer, civil servant, humanist, linguist, genealogist, and world traveler, died on September 12, 2008 in Greenville, SC following a stroke. Born on the Augusta Road in Greenville County, raised on a farm along the Reedy River, growing up during the depression, and a graduate at the age of 19 from the College of Charleston, he gave his life to service to his family, his country, his community and the children of the world. Following service in the US Navy as navigator, instructor, linguist, and intelligence officer during WWII, he graduated with advanced degrees from Harvard and Columbia Universities and started teaching elementary school. Later he was responsible for 60, 000 children of Army personnel in Europe and 15, 000 children in the Panama Canal Zone, and served as a school counselor in Polk County, NC. He was active as a leader to numerous national, state, and community organizations. These included: professional societies relating to education, psychology, and counseling; associations relating to his 37-year naval career and boating; community associations serving the handicapped, disabilities, and mental health needs; university alumni associations; scouting organizations; international cooperation and humanitarian education groups; and genealogy societies, receiving many awards and commendations for his stewardship, generous service, and acts as pioneer and founder in the field of counseling. He is survived by his wife, Alice W. Latimer; son, James L. Latimer; daughter-in-law, Lina M. Latimer; daughter, Mary L. Latimer; grandson, Edward L. Latimer; grand-daughter-in-law, Morgan M. Latimer; grandson, Richard P. Latimer; great-grandson, Samuel L. Latimer; brother, Edward B. Latimer; and sister-in-law, Dorothy W. Latimer. A memorial service and celebration of his life will be held at the St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1021 Hudson Rd., Greenville, SC, on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 3:00 pm. All friends and family are welcome to attend. He will be laid to rest with the family at the Lickville Presbyterian Church, Greenville County, SC, in a private ceremony at a later date. He is deeply loved by all and will be missed greatly by his family. The family asks that memorial donations be sent to the Greenville County Disabilities and Special Needs Board for the "New Greer Workshop", PO Box 17467, Greenville, SC 29604.

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Walt and I are so sad for our family today. We love you and we will continue to keep you in our prayers. Charles will be missed. We will come up to see you soon. Walt and Kim Field

Alice, Ray and I are both saddened to hear about Chuck's passing. Always such a considerate and caring couple, I know you will miss him greatly. Please call on us if we can help you with anything. Ray and Kathryn Fedele

Dear Alice, We at the Greenville Chapter of the South Carolina Genealogy Society are shocked and saddened by the loss of Dr. Latimer. We always counted on him to keep us informed on his research and how many names he had in his computer. We will miss

Dear Alice, I was sorry to read in today's paper about Chuck. You and Chuck have often been on my mind. It was always a delight to see both of you at the SCCA and SCSCA meetings and conferences. I have missed seeing you the last couple of years b

Thinking of you at this very difficult time.

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Dear Alice and family I can't believe that we've lost such a great family member. However, I imagine that Charles' idea of a perfect ending to a life complete with family, friends, military, education, traveling, etc., is departing it on the heels of a

Dear Alice, I read about your husband in the newspaper today and know this is such a sad time for you. Although I did not know Chuck, I know that you have both lived a rich and full life together. I know that you and the community will greatly miss him

Alice, I just learned of Chuck's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. All who knew Chuck admired and loved him. Love, Kitty

Dear Alice, I was so sorry to hear about Chuck. I enjoyed my years of working with both of you on the counseling boards and seeing you both at the counseling conferences. We will surely miss Chuck but hope that you will continue to join us. You were

Dear Alice, I was saddened to read in today's Greenville News about the death of Chuck. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Helen Pickelsimer

Alice and Family, I am sorry to learn of Chuck's transition. I am sorry that I did not learn in time to visit with you and your family personally. Take it one day at a time and if I can assist, call at 803-754-0124. May God continue to walk with you an

Dearest Family - It was with great sadness that I learned from Bob Emerick, in Panama, of Chuck's death. Chuck was an amazing man, a renissance man, and his contributions to the Panama Navy League and to the children of the CZ are well remembered. Pleas

Our deepest sympathy to the family.

Dearest Alice and Family, We are very saddened by Chuck's passing. He was a true friend who was always willing to help, whether it was with the Reserve Officers Association, updating our family geneaolgy, or whatever the task. You are in our thoughts a

Alice, How deeply saddened Pris and I were to learn of Chuck's passing. We both always felt a special kinship to the two of you...another "counseling couple" who gave of their time and energy for the betterment of the counseling profession. Chuck was

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.