Lathan Walter Gragan
November 27, 1932 ~ July 27, 2016
Lathan Walter Gragan, 83, of Chaptico, MD passed away on July 27, 2016. Born on November 27, 1932 in Chaptico, MD he was the son the late James Walter and Anna Marie Hill Gragan. He was the husband of Mary Virginia Vallandingham Gragan whom he married on July 4, 1955 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD.
He is survived by his sister Millie Norris of Hollywood, MD. He was preceded in death by his siblings: Bernadette Dingee, Elwood Gragan, Annabelle Copsey, Dorothy Vallandingham, Shirley Huntington, and Nancy Miedzinski.
The family will received friends on Monday August 1, 2016 from 5:00-8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday August 2, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church Chaptico, MD with Father Charles Gallagher officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery, Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be: Danny Vallandingham, Tommy Vallandingham, Marion Vallandingham, Bert Vallandingham, Joe Vallandingham, and Jimmy Hill. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Stevie Gragan, Gary Hill, Jerry Norris, and Bosey Farrell.
Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD
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I am so very sorry for your loss! I always admired your close relationship with each other. Keep those precious memories close to your heart during this difficult time. <3
Dearest Virginia & Family,
So sorry to hear of Lathan’s passing. We are saddened for your loss and pray God will grant you peace and strength to face the days ahead. Cherish the beautiful memories of the wonderful years you had together. Our sincere sympathy.
Dearest Aunt Virginia and family,
Please know that we will carry the laughter, light, humor,excellent carpentry skill and top card playing skills of Uncle Lathan with us always and forever. His kind words and warm hug often made a bad day better. We know that he will be keeping you in his loving grace always. Wilber and Pop Russell have a spot at the table for Lathan. Our sincerest sympathy and love.
Timothy and Anne Vallandingham
Virginia, so sorry to hear of the passing of Lathan. I enjoyed banjo classes many years ago with him. May God give you the grace to comfort you during your time of grieving. Treasure your love and many memories to help you. He will remain in your heart always.
Virginia, So very sorry to hear about Lathen. He was a good and hard working man. Take care. God Bless
Virginia – We are so sorry to hear about Lathan. As you well know he has gone to a better place. He may be playing music with the other great players and singers that we have lost in recent years.
Oh Virginia, I love you so and my heart is aching for you today. Take good care of yourself and I will see you soon Lady. Love Kaye
Virginia so sorry to hear of Lathan’s passing. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Virginia, I am so sorry to hear about Lathan.
Keep all your memories close to your heart. He was a good man. Mary Frances Abell.
Dear Virginia,I am so sorry to hear that Lathan has passed away. I no that your heart is filled with sorrow I no what it is to be left alone after so many years. Remember that death leaves a broken heart and all of the wonderful memories will last you a life time. May the soul of Lathan now rest in peace in the arms of the Good Lord.
Virginia, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lathan. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Virginia & family so sorry to hear of Lathan’ s passing my thoughts an prayers are with all of you
Virginia, we are sorry for your loss. Such a nice man. Always a pleasure to run into the two of you. He will be missed. Remember, he will always be a memory away enjoying the music.
Virginia and family .we are so sorry for your loss. Don worked with Lathan for many years at the county and always enjoy his time with him.
To The Family of Lathan Gragan
We are so sorry for your lost. He was a very nice person. He will greatly missed. He has gone to heaven with the Lord. May God give the family peace and comfort through this sorrowful time. May God be with you!!!
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your husband was a wonderful person & will be missed very much. You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Sincerely, Catherine Trossbach/Jayaraman Medical Associates
Virginia, I just now saw that Lathan passed on. I’m so sorry for your loss. The two of you were so close. May you feel God’s comfort at this very sad time in your life. Love, Frances Wender Weeks
Virginia we were saddened to hear of Lathan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Treasure the memories; he will always live on your heart.
Dearest Virginia, I am so sad to hear of Lathan’s passing, I have always held a special place in my heart for the two of you over the years. You both are like family to me. May God bless you and may the angels above watch over you and give you strength to get through the days ahead. I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.