Mr. Cornell Latiker

Cornell "James" Latiker was born on August 1, 1950, to the union of Deacon Thomas Latiker and Callie (Rocket) Latiker in Kosciusko, Mississippi. James received his education at Greer High School in Thomas Town, Mississippi. While in school he was active i!l football and basketball. James accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at an early age and was united with New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. After moving to Milwaukee, he became a Seventh-day Adventist. At the tender age of five, under the guidance of his father, James began farming with his family where he developed a strong work ethic. After high school, he moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he was employed at A.O. Smith and became a Certified Welder. He retired from A.O. Smith in 2001. Cornell "James" Latiker was united in holy matrimony with Brenda F. (nee White) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin until her death September22, 2016. Their union was blessed with three children. James enjoyed listening to country music and artists such as, Charlie Pride, Staple Singers, Otis Redding, and Marvin Gaye. He enjoyed cooking (especially barbecuing), gardening, sitting in his backyard under his shed relaxing, talking, and laughing. He also enjoyed horseback riding. He, along with his brothers (Thomas, Joe, and Michael), rode their horses in the Juneteenth Day Parade with the well-known organization "Black Cowboys" for several years. James was funny, generous, and could be seen walking with his backpack full of rocks or weights on his back as his exercise routine. One of his favorite sayings was, "You betta get up and 'get-ona' away from here!" James' last truck was a 1995 Chevy and the license plates read, "TOOTUFF". James departed this life peacefully on July 4, 2023. He was preceded in death by: Parents, Thomas and Callie Latiker; wife, Brenda; two brothers, Thomas Latiker Jr. and Edward Latiker; and one sister, Glennie V. Griffin Wade. He leaves to cherish his memory: 1 son, Troni Latiker; 2 daughters, Tyra Latiker and Khalilah Latiker; 4 sisters, Hattie Bright, Marjorie Royston (David), Velma Ford, and Josie Johnson-Rose (Thomas); 2 brothers, Joe Latiker (Patricia) and Michael Latiker; 3 grandchildren, lsiss. Tyler, and Aletteis; and a host of other family and friends.

Mr. Cornell Latiker

August 1, 1950 - July 4, 2023