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RICHARD TATUM Obituary
Attended Brackenridge High School and San Antonio College
Retired after 37 yrs of work for Kelly AFB
Married: 59 yrs. to Patsy Sanders Tatum
Children: Richard "Rick" Tatum and Randall " Randy " Tatum
Other family members:
Renee Tatum, daughter in law
Chandler Tatum, Chase Tatum, Chance Tatum-grandchildren
Michelle Tatum, daughter in law
Madeleine "Maddie" Tatum, granddaughter
Axel Tatum, great grandson
Brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Shirley Tatum
Received many Superior Performance and other awards while at Kelly
He was in Computer Development.
He was an outstanding bowler in the 1950's and 1960's. He shot the first 700 series at Oak Hills Bowling Lanes.
He later played golf w/the Olmos Golf Assn. Avid reader, crossword puzzle solver,and bridge player.
He served in the US Army in the Korean war.
He loved attending sporting events that his boys were participants and his main love was his family .
He and Patsy traveled the US, Canada, Mexico and Europe after retiring.
He and Patsy were members of Western Hills Christain Church,
The family would like to express our love and sincere thanks to our friend and doctor Kimberly Heller as well as VITAS care givers.
There will be A PRIVATE burial in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery at a later date.
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Mark and Charisma Villarreal
June 9, 2020
The Tatums were a lovely couple. We were neighbors for 11 years. Richard and Patsy always had a soft spot for our 4 children. They were kind and loving. We pray that Richard rests in peace and the Perpetual Light shine upon him. May Parry be comforted with God's love and mercy.
Roland M Pena
May 25, 2020
Richard and I were very good friends. We met at Kelly Air Force Base where we worked and later after we retired we played golf twice a week with the Olmos Golf Association. He was a great golfer with a good sense of humor. I will really miss him. May God bless you and your family.
Jacque & Scott Conrad
May 24, 2020
With deepest sympathy to Patsy and Family.
Barbara and Paul Park
May 24, 2020
Richard and Patsy were our neighbors when we lived on Milldale. They and their sons, Randy and Ricky, were very social and loved life. Good memories.
Patricia Collis Haby Smith
May 24, 2020
went a
L the way through school with Bobby. He was always a quiet nice person and I am sure he was a wonderful family man! My sincere condolences to you, his family. I know he will be sorely missed!
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