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Sgt. 1st Class Howard Tatum obituary, Newport News, VA

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Howard Tatum Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Sgt. 1st Class Howard Tatum departed this life March 1, 2017. He was a member of the Colossian Baptist Church Men's Choir, and also the Denbigh Military Retiree's Club. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Berthalee Tatum, one son, Ronald Tatum, one grandson, Miles Tatum, and one granddaughter, Monet Tatum. A viewing will be held on Wed., March 8, 2017 from7-8 PM at Carter's Funeral Home, Denbigh Chapel, 251 Richneck Rd. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Colossian Baptist Church, 856 Old Fort Eustis Blvd., Newport News VA, with a repast to follow. An interment with full Military Honors will be held at 2:00 PM at A.G. Horton Memorial Veteran's Cemetery, 5310 Milner's Rd., Suffolk.

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Published by Daily Press on Mar. 4, 2017.

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Andreal Shelton

April 9, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Tatum and Ron, as I have just learned of Mr. Tatum's passing. I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. May the family find comfort in knowing that Mr. Tatum life enriched the lives of mine and others.

Rochelle Jones -Anyumba

March 9, 2017

Take your rest Cuz Howard, You will be missed much luv..

Rochelle Jones -Anyumba

March 9, 2017

Lenard & Mary Godfrey

March 9, 2017

We just learned of the loss of Mr. Tatum today. We are sorry for your loss. He will be missed for his warm caring spirit, words of wisdom and that wonderful Smile. May God Bless you and strengthen you through this difficult time and the days ahead. Our best regards to the Tatum Family.
Lenard and Mary Godfrey

Angela Herring

March 8, 2017

Bertha and Family,

I am so sad to learn of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Evelena Carter

March 8, 2017

God's blessings be with the Tatum family, this is hard but God has a way of giving you the peace that comes along with love. When we love we have to let go and let God.

Anna Martin

March 8, 2017

Condolences to the Tatum Family,sorry to learn of the passing of your loved one. Tatum will be missed, his pleasant demeaner and smile was infectious, a great person to have known. R.I.P. my friend

Russel and Mavis Dixon

March 8, 2017

All I can say about this man is this; "he was a good man, a kind hearted man, a giving man, a caring man, a family man and a man who was loved by all who knew him.
Rest in peace Brother Tatum. You are sorely missed!

Pat Johnson

March 8, 2017

Bertha and family, it was such a joy knowing Howard!! His wonderful sense of humor and he showed the world how a wife should be treated!! He will surely be missed!!

Janie Thornton-Graden

March 7, 2017

Cousin Bertha,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved.I pray the comfort of our heavenly Father sustain you and keep you as you go through this difficult time

March 7, 2017

To Berthalee and Family

Your husband touched many lives and inspired all those he came in contact with. The Colossians Baptist church family has truly lost a great man and we share your sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Johnnie and Sylvia Colston
Tampa, Florida

March 7, 2017

My prayers are with you and your family as you go through this sad time and also as you go forward dealing with this loss.

Always with love and hugs,

Alatha (Lillie) Long

Ronnette Langhorne

March 7, 2017

My family sends our love and condolences to the Tatum family. May God continue to cover you with courage, love and strength to endure.

deborah van dover

March 7, 2017

My prayers are with the family of SFC Howard Tatum. God bless you Ms. Bertha. You came into my life at age 16--many years ago, and my heart breaks now at your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Howard, Annette (Miller) Jeanette (Herriot)

March 6, 2017

We send our condolences to Bertha Lee and Tatum Family.

March 5, 2017

We will keep the Tatum Family in prayer.
Love,
Ada and Blondell

Irby and Carolyn Cotton

March 4, 2017

The Tatum's were among the first people we met when we moved to this area in 1984. Howard and Irby being from DC were Homeys and the Tatums quickly became family to us. We knew Mr. Tatum as a wonderful, caring, responsible man and husband.
Bertha, our prayers go out to you and the family. May Howard's memories bless you as you allow God to be your refuge and strength. God bless you all....The Cotton Family

March 4, 2017

He was a blessing to our church.

OUR PRAYING HANDS! WITH LOVE!

Raquel Brown

March 4, 2017

On behalf of the Brown family, we send you our prayers and ask God to wrap His love around you! Sgt. Tatum will truly be missed! We're here for you! Just call or walk around the block! Love, the entire Brown Family

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7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Carter Funeral Home - Denbigh

251 Richneck Road, Newport News, VA 23608

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Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Colossian Baptist Church

856 Old Fort Eustis Blvd., Newport News, VA

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Interment

2:00 p.m.

A.G. Horton Memorial Veteran's Cemetery

5310 Milner's Rd., Suffolk, VA

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