Kevin Edward Latham

I have been thinking of Kevin since I was informed. I am so sorry for your loss. Kevin was so kind and sincere. I enjoyed my conversations with him. He cared deeply and treated everyone with such respect. He will be missed. May the happiest moments, the memories that made you smile, and the love you shared assist you with these difficult days ahead and help you find comfort. A great guy and a great loss to us all…. Wes Hobbs

Kevin was a mentor to many, a friend to all of those as well and always looked out for us! He was such a kind, caring, generous and selfless man… he always had a joke and always made sure we were ok. He was like a father figure to me and to so many. We loved you Kevin… and will see you again. Go stir some trouble up there… ❤️ Donna and family, we mortgage family are here for you, always~

A candle was lit for the decedent.

Kevin was a dear friend and one of the kindest most considerate person I’ve ever known. Phil Jordan

We have know Kevin and Donna for almost forty years. Although we have not spent as much time together as we did in the past, we still would get together yearly to celebrate Kevin’s and Mike’s mutual birthdays. When we would get together, it seemed like we had just seen each other the day before. Kevin had that wonderful warm and caring personality, and as soon as we would see him, he would make us smile. His love for his family was always very obvious. We are going to miss him, and are blessed to have so many wonderful memories of the time that we were able to spend with him.

I echo the sweet sentiments of Sandy Clair, and every person who has written about Kevin on this tribute wall in an effort to capture what a remarkable person he was. Obviously, Kevin was a true friend – to many. I am one of the lucky ones who befriended Kevin and Donna (in 1992 perhaps?) because my, late-ex-husband worked with Kevin. What stands out to me, first and foremost, is their united front, and the team of Kevin and Donna. One team, forged by their love for one another, their love for their children and family, and their love for their friends. And, even more, their team forged with their commitment to each person they met on their journey of a positive, happy, and fulfilled life and future together. The team of Kevin and Donna would take you along with them on this “cup is half full” journey. As Nancy Jones explained, our group travelled together for many, many, company trips and we also traveled together for friends’ trips (sing it with me, Kevin, “Moon Palace, Moon Palace”). We shared family dinners, barbecues and our lives with each other. Big events. Smaller events. Happy and sad occasions. I’ll not ever forget when Kevin asked me to come to his company office to meet with him to discuss how he wanted to celebrate Donna’s five year, cancer-free anniversary. He was akin to a “kid in a candy store” with his huge smile as he asked me to be the event planner / co-host for this surprise party at his home for his Donna. Kevin was always ready to see the positive in people first. Kevin and Donna shared a fantastic sense of humor and loved to laugh. Kevin and Donna brought the “joy”! The word “loss” by it’s very definition cannot be measured. For Donna, Tim and Tyler this loss is shocking and profound, and immeasurable. When I was in college, I had a “Quote a Day” calendar. One quote was “The one who goes is happier than those he leaves behind”. And I believe this to be true. Kevin and Donna made marriage look easy – and I believe for the two of them, it was easy. Donna, half of you is no longer physically sitting next to you, but is there in spirit. Donna, Tim and Tyler, your hearts are breaking and all of us understand the reason why that is. Now the difficult journey begins to honor Kevin, as best you can, pushing through the shock, the tears, the loss and the heartbreak, one day at a time. I have prayed for Kevin and for each of you and I will continue to do so. I am here to be leaned on. I am so very sorry. With love, Cindy, Chuckie, Calli Hargest

Our entire family was heartbroken and saddened to learn the news of Kevin’s passing. It still seems impossible to believe that he is gone. Kevin has been a part of our lives for 25 years and we will always treasure the good times and the many laughs we shared together. He was genuine and never tried to be something he wasn’t. He brought a smile to everyone he encountered, and he would have made a great politician as there was never a newborn baby he didn’t want to hold. Kevin was always able to laugh at himself when something Kramer-esque happened to him, which was often. If life, we gratefully remember our deceased family and friends when certain events occur or places are visited. We’ll think about Kevin each year when Sumo oranges are in season – each year, he would stop by our house to deliver a carton of Sumo oranges (he would buy out the entire lot at Wegman’s) and he would walk around our house squeezing the rind and telling us it was nature’s room freshener. We’ll think of him when shopping at Wegman’s – he was truly the store’s No. 1 fan and promoter for the past 20 years. While he pushed Tim and Tyler to work there, we all know it was his “dream job” to work in the meat section at Wegman’s. We’ll think of Kevin any time we see a banker’s box as he transported his banker’s box of mortgage files to and from his car every day of his career, even after everything went digital. The image of him carrying that banker’s box is cemented in our memory bank. We will also think about Kevin when watching a Washington Nationals game. About 10 years ago, he went from being a passive fan with a basic understanding of the game to someone who intensely watched and/or listened to every inning of every game and knew everything about the team. He was elated in 2019 when the World Series trophy came to DC! Kevin was so good to our family and he was a warm and generous soul to everyone, always willing to help anyone in need and doing so with no attention on himself. Our family will miss him terribly but will always treasure 25 years of good times and good memories. We pray for the repose of his soul, for Donna, Tim, and Tyler, and the entire Latham family.

I had the pleasure of working with Kevin aka “KDAWG”. I have so may great and funny memories of Kevin. From the green dots on his file folders, annual cookouts on the balacony that he named Woodie’s Cafe, breakfast from Pino’s, the scray mask he wore just to hear Leslie scream as he peered over her cubicle. But most of all I’ll remember how much Kevin truly cared for everyone he came in contact with. He was one of a kind and will never be forgotten. My prayers are with Donna, Tim, Tyler and family.

Dear Donna, Tim, Tyler and Latham family, My life has been better having known Kevin. I’ve known him for 40 years since I started working with Donna at Sibley Hospital. Thanks to Kevin and Donna for introducing me to my husband,Kevin, of 37 years. We had our boys at he same time. We have shared many dinners and beach trips to Chincoteague over the years. One year Kevin excitedly had us pull off the road on Assateague Island to walk in 4 inches of dark mud to pull and twist mussels from the marsh. I had never had mussels before and we took them back for Kevin to prepare and they were delicious. I’ve loved mussels ever since. We had a wonderful weekend with Kevin and Donna in June. Kevin bought us oysters he shucked and fried clams too. It has been very heartwarming to hear all the stories people have shared of Kevin’s generous ways of helping people. He truly had a huge heart. He will be missed by so many.