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James "Buck" Harold Tatum, Jr.
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James "Buck" Tatum, Jr. Obituary
Mr. James H. “Buck” Tatum, Jr. of Scottsburg, VA passed away Saturday, February 10,2024 at the Berry Hill Health and Rehab. He was born in Halifax County, VA on December 2,1942 and was 81 years old. He was the son of the late James Tatum, Sr. and the late Lola Carroll Tatum and was married to Ann Marie Crawford Tatum.
He was an active member of the South Boston Church of God and head of the food ministry for over 20 years. He was an avid softball fan and also loved the Washington Reskins. “Buck” also loved to rabbit hunt with his beagles. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mr. James “Buck” Tatum Jr. is survived by:
His Wife of 38 years
Ann Marie Tatum of Scottsburg
Two Daughters
Tammy Jones (Simon) of South Boston
Sherry Acord (Larry) of Scottsburg
Two Sons
Frankie Short (Hollie) of Dayton, TN
Donald Brown (Teresa) of Alton
17 Grandchildren
30 Great Grandchildren
Daughter-in-law
Ginger Foster
Number of nieces and nephews
***Preceded in death by***
One son, Ray Foster
One brother, Norman Tatum (Carol)
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 3:00 P.M. at the South Boston Church of God with Reverend Michael Allen officiating. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Scottsburg, VA.
For memorials please consider a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com.
Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.
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1603 Wilborn Avenue, South Boston, VA 24592
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