Camp Tatum

Campbell Jude "Camp" Tatum, 2, went to be with The Lord Thursday (January 19, 2017) at his residence. Camp was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive brain tumor on July 3, 2016 after experiencing some mild health issues. Upon initial diagnosis of a tumor in Waycross, he was sent to Memphis, Tennessee for treatment. He completed several surgeries at LeBonheur Children's Hospital, and was then treated for 6 months at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. During his stay in Memphis, he received several surgeries, procedures and chemotherapy treatments. On December 31, 2016, Camp was released from St. Jude to come home and spend the remainder of his time surrounded by his family and loved ones. While at home, Camp was cared for by many amazing nurses and staff from Hospice Satilla in Waycross. He was loved on and supported by numerous friends, family and community members in Waycross. Giving up was never an option for Camp, until his last breath, he fought as fiercely as any warrior that has ever entered battle. Camp's ultimate healing was on January 19, 2017, just 2 months shy of his 3rd birthday. Survivors include his parents, Sarah and Brent Tatum of Waycross; one sister, Isabelle Tatum; maternal grandparents, Nancy and James Perry; paternal grandparents, Cheryl and Gary Tatum; great grandparents, Wynon and Blondell Bond, Verdie Tatum Henderson and Carolyn Perry; two uncles, Jim Perry (Ashley) and Brandon Tatum; 1st cousins, Bailey and Garrett Tatum; and numerous great aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his great grandparents, Hortense and Robert Frank Taylor, Rev. J Howell Perry, Adell Tatum and Kay Henderson. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Monday (January 23, 2017) at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Oakland Cemetery. Visitation will be 5 until 8 p.m. Sunday at Sweat Memorial Baptist Church. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, Mattie's Mission, P.O. Box 2211, Waycross, GA 31502, or Hospice Satilla, 808 Evergreen Way, Waycross, GA 31501. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online registry at www.musicfuneralhome.com.