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Oscar Tatum Obituary
May 1, 1958 - January 29, 2021
Dr. Oscar Hilt Tatum III, age 62, formerly of Opelika, AL and St, Petersburg, FL went to his Heavenly home on January 29, 2021 at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at 10am in Garden Hill Cemetery, Opelika, AL. In lieu of flowers, Hilt would be honored if you pass a donation forward to someone in need.
Hilt was born May 1, 1958 in Savannah, GA and moved to Opelika, AL as a 3 year old with his family. He was a 1976 graduate of Lee Academy, a 1980 graduate of Auburn University, and a 1984 graduate of The University of Florida College of Dentistry. He followed in his father's footsteps practicing dentistry in St. Petersburg and Clearwater, FL where he had a dedicated staff which he proudly called his friends. During this time he was also a dedicated baseball coach at Northeast Little League where many friendships were made with players and their families. He retired from dentistry in 2007 and moved to Panamà City, Panamà where he joined his son Hilt Tatum IV in business. He dedicated his last decade to building affordable homes and creating hundreds of jobs.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years Scarlett Stutts Tatum, his son Hilt Tatum IV, his daughter-in-law Sarah, and his granddaughters Sophie, Lola, and Harper Tatum. His father Hilt Tatum, Jr (Roswitha); mother Carolyn Cunningham Tatum; siblings Dr James Tatum (Dottie), Corinne Tatum Hurst (Jimmy) and Caroline Tatum Pugh (Michael); half sibling Thomas Tatum (Nicole); several nieces and nephews; and an extended Tatum family.
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Opelika, AL
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Byrne Desmond
January 1, 2024
Dear Scarlett, Just learned the other day of Hilts passing. Wanted to let you know the high esteem I had for him for the technical skill and for the incredible patience he displayed in my case. He was exceptional.
Eda
February 2, 2023
Dear Scarlett,
Hope you find peace in the happy memories with Hilt and the beautiful Family you have with him. May God bless him with joy in Heaven.
Helena
February 1, 2022
Hilt,
I will always remember you fondly,
Helena
Ian Wellings
February 20, 2021
Thanks Hilt for your friendship and generosity.
My thoughts are with you and everyone in the close and wider Tatum family because I know how they will be hurting today . I will never forget what Hilt and Scarlet Tatum did for me .
Rest in peace Hilt .
Jeronimo Otero
February 20, 2021
Desde Panamá mis más sinceras condolencias, para Señor Oscar y toda su familia, nuestro querido DT deja una huella imborrable en nuestro corazones, más que un jefe era un amigo y un gran ser humana. Un gran guerrero de batallas.
Que Dios lo tenga en su gloria .
Wilfredo Guerrero
February 20, 2021
mi sentido pesame para la familia Tatum...el pueblo de Sona recordara por siempre al Jefe Tatum, q.e.p.d.
JAVIER AND HAYDEE AROSEMENA
February 20, 2021
Our condolences and respect to Tatum´s Family. DT was a very good person, more than client and hughe friend.
Jeremy, Sheila,Archie and Jamie
February 19, 2021
Dear Scarlet ,Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. A life lived to the full in every way who enriched and enthused those around him and whose positive determination, warmth and kindness was an example to all and made him so unique and special.
I pray all your fond memories together give you comfort.
It was a privilege to know Hilt and
his memory always brings smiles.
Helena and Steve DeLuca
February 18, 2021
Warmest prayers and thoughts to you Scarlet and all your family. Wishing you strength as you work your way through the loss of such a special loved one.
Don E Tillery, Jr
February 17, 2021
Deepest sympathy and condolences from the Tillery Family. Now the fighter can finally rest.
The Fiorello Family
February 17, 2021
Our deepest condolences to the Tatum Family. Dr. Hilt had the strongest, most positive attitude of anyone we have ever known.
Love,
Tony, Rebekah, Anthony, and Katie
Astrid Lenny Lehnert
February 9, 2021
I think of you and empathize. I will never folget you. You are in my prayers.
Margaret Young (Brown)
February 7, 2021
Rest in peace. Prayers to family. Sorry for your loss.
Dr Ed Kusek
February 7, 2021
My deepest sympathy to family
The Kitras Family
February 7, 2021
Dearest Scarlet, May our Lord be your refuge and strength as you journey through life without Hilt. He will be missed by all. Our thoughts snd prayers are with you and your sweet family. Sending hugs and love to you.
The Pereira Family
February 7, 2021
Dearest Scarlett,
May you find the strength and peace during this part of life, along with God's blessings and the company of your beautiful family. Hilt and you will be on our prayers.
Lynnette K Benedetti
February 7, 2021
Scarlet, Hilt may not be with you physically but his love will always be with you in your heart and memories. Our most sincere condolences for your loss.
Debbie and Jim Rutkowski
February 5, 2021
Our sympathies and prayers are with you and your son´s family.
Love to all
Debbie and Jim Rutkowski
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