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Richard Wayne Tatum Jr.

Richard Wayne Tatum Jr. obituary, Springfield, MO

Richard Tatum Obituary

On April 17th, 2012, Richard Wayne Tatum Jr. lost his battle with cancer. However, he won the battle of life as he is survived by his wife, Sharon of nearly 20 years. They built a foundation of love that was a model for all to seek, all because two people fell in love. He is also survived by his mother, Beverly Tatum, his mother and father-in-law, Bernice and Gene Gibson, his grandmother, Willie Ash, three sisters, five brother and sister-in-laws, six children, Mike, Tammie, Jason, Kristie, Jessie and Ricky, as well as a multitude of cousins and grandkids that were a great source of pride. He is greeted in death by his father, Richard Sr. As we say goodbye, we know that not a single day will be the same without the strength you provided us all. For all the I love yous, ditto, and until we meet again, our love shall follow you to Heaven. Visitation will be all day Sunday. Funeral will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.

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Published by News-Leader on Apr. 22, 2012.

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christina may

April 24, 2012

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candace Lawter

April 23, 2012

we will all miss you so very much, thank you for all you did for ricky and I. i know you will be watching us all now and i hope we can make you proud! we will meet again one day, love you!

James Otts

April 22, 2012

My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to Rick's entire family!! He was such a good guy & will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Dave Asher

April 22, 2012

The brothers and I will miss you thanks for the great memories we'll see you when we get there ricky

Thelma Neff

April 22, 2012

So sorry to read of your loss. Just saw it. The Neff's: Bud and Thelma, Bob and Donna and Family

Jessie

April 22, 2012

Daddy we will miss u so much, thank u for being an amazing father and grandfather..and we will also see you on the otherside

April 22, 2012

Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss. Rick was a really nice guy and I'm glad that he was a part of Jason and Kristies family.

Joyce Price Greenwood

April 22, 2012

From The Price Family

Thanksgiving Day..giving thanks for Grandma and Grandpa!

April 22, 2012

..yes he was..

April 22, 2012

terry lindly

April 22, 2012

We miss you Rick, just wont be the same knowing you arent home with my sister anymore. Love you James and Terry Lindly

April 22, 2012

It made me so proud to be able to watch Kadyn with you and it breaks my heart that he will, now, grow up without you in his life. But, he will always know that his gramps is right there with him, for every step he takes. It has been an honor to be your daughter-in-law and I am so thankful for the vessel of support you always were for us. We love you and will miss you to the ends of this life.
Shannon and Kadyn Stone

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