Earl Harry (Guba) Latherow age 73 passed away Thurs. April 13, 2017 at the Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born the son of the late Earl and Almeda Sendzik Latherow, 1961 graduate of Portage High School in Pennsylvania, He began his career as a draftsman and engineer at Washington Gas Light Company, Washington, DC. He later was a self -employed real estate and mortgage broker in Alexandria, Virginia and Fort Myers recognized in the real estate profession as a member of the Million Dollar Sales Club eleven times during his career.  Retiring owning a gaming business that supported over 28 charity organizations in Florida.

Preceded in death by his parents along with grandparents John and Verna Sendzik, father-in-law and mother-in-law Clarence and Marie Adkins and sister-in-law Dilla Robinson.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Dreama Adkins Latherow of Clintwood, son, Christopher Latherow and wife Debbie, Cape Coral, Florida; daughter Kimberly Ziegler and husband Fred of Ladysmith, Wisconsin. Grandchildren Brooke Ashley, Stephanie, Aaron, Adam, Alex and Ryan and great grandson Kendall. In laws Diannah and John Fleming, Dan Adkins, Rick and Deborah Adkins, cousins Loretta, Bonnie, Joanne, Joe, John, Wanda, DeeDee, Sandy, Will, Bryan, Rick and Lisa. Special friends Virginia White, John and Linda Babish and Joe Litzinger. The family would like to express special thanks to Dr. Darryl Pierce and his staff, Norton Community Hospital and staff for their kindness, care and support during this difficult time.

Funeral services for Earl Latherow will be conducted 12:00 Noon Monday April 17, 2017 at the Peuther Chapel Church with Pastor Joe Glenn Sluss officiating. Burial will follow at the Peuthers Chapel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 6:00 PM Sunday evening at the Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel with a service at 7:00 PM.