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Marshall Tatem Obituary

Marshall W. Tatem VIRGINIA BEACH - Marshall W. Tatem, 69, of the 900 block of Sunnyside Drive, went to be with the Lord June 27, 2010 in Virginia Beach. He was the son of the late Fudney Tatem and Evelyn Marshall Tatem and a member of South Norfolk Baptist Church. He was a retired co- owner with his father of Great Bridge Hardware and Churchland Hardware and served his country in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his loving wife, Ann Tatem; daughters, Terry Tatem and Debbie Tatem Smith; son, Bubba Tatem and his wife Becky; grandchildren, Samantha, Krystal, Brittany and Brandon; a brother, Donnie Tatem; brother-in-law, Billy Marcum; nieces and nephews, Billy, Bud, Mary, Theresa, Coley, Mary Alice, Ann Marie, Joe and George. A special thank you to the Lifestyles Center of Chesapeake and to the nurses and staff on 5 East of Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Riverside Memorial Park with Mr. Doug Plumlee officiating. Graham Funeral Home will be caring for the family. Please light a candle and leave a note to the family in his "Book of Memories" at www.grahamfuneralhome. com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 29, 2010.

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Betty Christenson

July 3, 2010

Ann, I was so sorry to hear about Marshall. My thoughts are with you and the children.

July 2, 2010

Ann & Family:
We are so sorry for your loss. We are glad we were able to see Marshall at the recent reunion and spend some time with him. May Angels tickle his feet while he rests in Heavenly Sleep.
Love & Prayers,
Harriet & Gene Clymer

Kaye McCoy

July 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Carl and Kaye McCoy (Pancakes & Things)

Susan Kerslake

July 1, 2010

Mrs. Tatem, Bubba/Becky, Debbie, Terry & Grandkids - I am sorry to hear about your loss. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep close to your hearts all of the good times and cherish your memories forever.


With Deep Sincere Sympathy,

Love, The Hardy Family and Susan, Lance and Kayla Kerslake

June 30, 2010

I new marshall in highschool---i am sorry for the familys loss Paul Forehand

June 29, 2010

Ann & family, Although we can' t be with you at this time ,we are there in spirit. We are so sorry we didn' t get to do the lunches like we planned. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sending our love.
Melvin & Jean Boush

June 29, 2010

Ann, Bubba/Becky, Debbie, Terry & Grandkids -
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Tatem was a wonderful man. I would always see him in the morning taking one of the grandkids to school. He was at most (if not all) of their sporting events & we know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts & prayers are will you all. Bubba/Becky, if there is anything at all we can do for you or anyone in your family during this sad time, please let us know. We are here for anyone of you.
Our deepest condolences,
The Alexander Family
Craig, Sherry & Trevor

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