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1957
DIED
2015
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William Tatum Obituary
Virginia Beach - William Ashton Tatum, Sr., 57, passed away peacefully with family by his side on September 16, 2015 after a long and courageous battle against cancer. A native to Lawrenceville, VA, he was son to Janice F. Karvelis Lessard and the late William Russell Tatum. Left to also cherish his memory are his three sons Ashton, Brennan, and Holden of Virginia Beach, VA and his sister, Wanda Tatum of Midlothian, VA. Billy was happiest hunting, fishing, coaching, and spending time with his three sons. An avid outdoorsman, Billy provided his family with many memorable adventures including their annual trip to the mountains for the past 36 years. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to http://www.vbvrs.org or http://huntofalifetime.org.
A memorial service will be held in his honor on Sunday, September 27th at 2pm at Trinity Church (inside First Baptist Church) 401 35th St.
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Jean Ange
January 14, 2016
RIP BILLY,you are loved.Til we meet again my friend,I will miss you.
October 5, 2015
Wanda, So sorry to hear about the loss of Billy. My prayers are with you and family .
Kelvin Clarke, Bethesda,Md.
Jim Callanan
September 25, 2015
So very dorry for your lodd. I will remeber you in my prayers
Mike Saleeby
September 25, 2015
Wanda and family, so sorry to hear about Billy. Loved him as a friend and fraternity brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Mike Saleeby
Lindy Rinaldi
September 24, 2015
We were honored to be a part of caring for Mr. Tatum. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the family. Lindy and Jessica and the Family Care team
Peter Conti
September 24, 2015
Brennan,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and your family during this time.
Peter & Della Conti
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