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James Tatum Obituary
He was the son of the late Mr. Joseph Tatum and Lucinda Tatum. He retired from Bellwood, Richmond, Va., after 30 years of service. He really loved his cars.
He will be missed by his wife, Mildred L. Tatum; three sons, George Tatum (Sandra) of Richmond, Va., Michael Tatum of Indianapolis and Mitchell Tatum (Linda) of Petersburg, Va.; three daughters, Lillie Mae Tatum of Petersburg, Va,, Loretta Tatum of Maryland and Felicia Jones (Ira) of Petersburg, Va.; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three brothers, William Tatum of Washington, D.C., Sidney Tatum of Petersburg, Va., and Everett Tatum (Doris) of Rhode Island; two sisters, Ethel Dance and Josephine Tatum, both of Washington, D.C.; one sister-in-law, Margie M. Brown of Petersburg, Va.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 418 Halifax St., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Robert A. Diggs Sr., pastor, officiating. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mr. Tatum online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Tatum
Battinto Batts, Sr.
January 2, 2011
To George:
My Deepest Sympathy in the Loss of Your Father!
However, Please Know that His Spirit Will Continue to Live on in Your Heart and the Hearts of All Who Knew and Loved Him! ~ God Bless!
Kenyatta Tatum
December 29, 2010
My heart is sadden cause you left so sudden! But I know you are in better hands in a better place and no longer hurting or in need for nothing. I don't mean to sound selfish but I wish you was still here with me. Laughing and joking with me. I know I wasn't the ideal granddaughter but I loved you and cherish you with everything in me. There is a emptiness in me the day u left that will never be filled. I never got to say I love you and never got to say thank you for all you have y for me and my kids. Rest in paradise GD you deserve it.......
Joseph Tatum
December 29, 2010
Wat up my G? How u up there? Thank you granddaddy 4 everything u have taught me over da years. U have been my father,friend n mentor 4 years. U gave me hope 4 tomorrow n thru me ur memory will live on. I LOVE U MY G. Ill c u when i get there. So hold my seat beside u. Oh yea dont mind if I do.(Granddaddy favorite sayin)
Kima Watts
December 28, 2010
Robin,
May God continue to bless and comfort you and your family during this time of loss.
Taliaferro Family
December 28, 2010
Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. May they be blessed in strength and love during this difficult time.
Gene and Detra Parker
December 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Denise Tatum
December 28, 2010
Granddaddy, I will miss you very much!! I will miss searching for your Western movies and sitting with you on the porch in the summer. I will never forget your sense of humor especially the day you tried to convince us to spend your paper dollar!! I love you and thank you for teaching my husband how to be a man. You did a great job! Your lesson will carry on in our household! RIP.
Mic'heal Tatum
December 28, 2010
Hey GD, whats going on man? I know your knees don't hurt right now do they? I just wanted to say thank you for all the lessons you have taught me. I will keep them forever. Oh yea, and that hook shot in the back yard people hate that to this day. I'm going to miss you GD but I know your not going to far. I'll always have you in my heart I thank you & and I love you.You be good up there and make sure you eat lol!!!
Roxanna Harrison
December 28, 2010
My prayers go out to the Tatum Family. I grew up with the Mitchell Children in Blandford on Hannon Street. Mr. Tatum was one of the few father figures in the neighborhood. He was quite but caring. God has been good allowing you all so many years with your family intact. Be strong and know that earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. Love from the remaining Garris Family...
Lincoln, Walter(Guff) and Elaine Garris
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