James A. Tatum

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!

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...

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)

Robin,

May God continue to bless and comfort you and your family during this time of loss.

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. May they be blessed in strength and love during this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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.

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!!!

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