Remembering Pops
Each moment, a memory. Each photo, a piece of Latty’s Legacy.
Throw back photo May 27, 2011 with Latty at his home in Lithinia, Georgia. Latty and I go way back to Camperdown High School from 1st to 5th form and he and my brother Horace, from Primary school. Latty was a brilliant scholar even though he would be singing during class. Latty was always jovial and would cause you to laugh when you were in his presence. R.I.P. my brother.
Our sweet Latty will live on in our memories forever. I remember ‘The Latty” awards where he acknowledged folks in the immediate and extended family, and we received one! People may forget what you said, or what you did, but they never forget how you made them feel. Rest in peace sweet Latty.
Soccer friends
Brother for eternity! -Ivan Linton
Last April at my birthday party I told the story of how gully bud came about. Its a story that's very dear to the 4 persons that were involved. As kids we went to our annual boys champs. Latty Rip Millicent Laurel and Tig RIP. My sister Angela went also but unknown to us she left early and went home. About 9:30pm the four of us walked to Millie and I home. We could not go in the house as we had to wait on Angela. We waited about 2hrs but there was no Angela. Then we heard the door open and my mother and stepdad making their way to the car. So we ran ( how dare us to be outside with boys). Around the corner was a small gully so I jump in the gully to hide the other three said they were not coming in the gully. Miss proper Millie and the others said no Laurel I am not coming in no gully. I called each by name and said you better jump in the gully which they did. Same time the car passed and we ducked. As the car passed and turnedthe corner we bolted to the house and there was Angela to ket us in. Latty and Tig walked home. My stepfather told my mother he saw heads in the gully which we swore we knew nothing about. We told them our school teacher Mr Bounds dropped us home. (He would do anything for the kids). We had to explain why there was no car but they saw 2 boys walking. The car went the other direction and we knew nothing about the boys. My mother said well Monday we have to call Mr Bounds. I then had to beg Mr Bound to lie for us. My mother never called. Latty I will miss your Infectious Laughter. You have always carried this laughter with you from a boy to manhood. Until we meet again my friend RIP. -Laurel Jackson
Love you plenty uncle latty ❤️ -Sharifa
LOVE AND GRATITUDE. -ERNIE THOMPSON
LOVE AND GRATITUDE -ERNIE THOMPSON
SOLUM ÓPTIMA PETENDA SUNT - Opal Davis
Remembering a football giant. Th biggest balla from YAAD, who taught me a thing or two on the field. - Khari Bell
With deepest sympathy to Sharon and all the family. Sleep in sweet peace until the resurrection to our ‘adopted cousin’ Latty. We will always be grateful for your warmth and love in welcoming us to Atlanta 30 over years ago. -Lorine Benton
From Stanford Shirley
Forever in our hearts! - Sheneka Smith
Latty at age 27, 1986, on a visit to my house in Brooklyn, New York. Rest in peace my bredren. - Lincoln Grant.
We had some good times Latty. You will be missed RIP ❤️❤️ - Ruth McLeish Rose
School days at Camperdown - Eloise Burnett
My Brother from another Mother! Memories from (Curtis aka Tenna) 60th birthday celebration. Face to face reconnection on 4/11/25 was known only to Almighty God, but will be embedded in my heart forever. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER ! - Curtis Mellis
Brothers together - Curtis Mellis
Forever in our hearts! - Michelle Williams
Forever in our hearts! - Michelle Williams
Daddy Lattie - Stacey Belinfanti
Godfather - Stacey Belinfanti
Godparents - Stacey Belinfanti
I will be missing you my beautiful cousin in law. I was blessed to know you and see your beautiful love for my cousin and your family. The Lord takes his best warriors who have fought the great fight of life. I'm only sorry I wasn't able to enjoy your friendship anymore but I will certainly enjoy and cherish the memories. RIP my friend. Love you. - Hopie Kong
Rest In eternal Peace - Ruth McLeish Rose
We love you Pops! - Melanie Rezex
Love you Uncle Latty 🫶🏽 - Keisha Ramey
Your presence will be missed 💔 - Keisha Ramey
Forever in our hearts - Winsome Jureidini
Memories of September 2023 with the Thomson family…… Latty and Sharon opened their doors and hearts to Michael and myself and left us with awesome memories of our vacation in Atlanta! Latty has physically left us but the memories shared live on in our hearts and mind! Rest in peace friend ❤️ - Winsome Jureidini
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