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Frederick Tatum Obituary
He died on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Forrest General Hospital.
Entombment will be in Roseland Park Mausoleum.
Dr. Tatum was a graduate of Milsaps College, and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
He was a founding member of Hattiesburg Clinic, a retired cardiologist and a fellow of the American Academy of Cardiology, a recipient of the Laureate Award of the Mississippi Chapter of the American College of Physicians, and was also active with South MS Home Health. He was a life time member of Main Street United Methodist Church where he taught the Fred Tatum Sunday School Class.
Dr. Tatum was past president of the Mississippi Heart Association, past president of the Hattiesburg Civic Association, and a member of the Hattiesburg Kiwanis Club.
He was a US Army Veteran of WW II serving in the Medical Corp.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret Granberry Tatum of Hattiesburg; a son, Robert Granberry Tatum of Mobile, AL; two daughters, Sandra Tatum Henson of Tupelo, MS and Margaret Ann Tatum of Hattiesburg; three grandchildren, David Wright Henson, Jr., Frederick Tatum Henson, and Eleanor Claire Tatum.
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday at Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg and from 10:00 a.m. Monday until service time at Main Street United Methodist Church.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donors choice.
Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg, MS is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frederick Tatum
Sheila Bounds
September 6, 2011
I had the privilege of working with Dr. Tatum in the CCU at Forrest General Hospital in the early '80's. I have never, ever met a nicer man or doctor in all of my years of nursing. God Bless Dr. Tatum, and God Bless his family. They broke the mold....
Linda Withers
August 29, 2011
Mrs.Tatum,
I really enjoyed Dr.Tatum and you, all those years. I would be talking with you on the phone and your doorbell would ring, and you would say it was Dr.Tatum trying to play a joke on you.
I loved his sense of humor, and the treats he would bring me. Usually something you baked.
He was a pleasure to be around. He was truly a southern gentleman. I know he will be missed by everyone.
Steve Zary
August 29, 2011
When I think of Dr. Fred Tatum, I think first of a gentleman. They just don't make them like that anymore, and Hattiesburg is diminished by Dr. Fred's passing. Rest in peace, sir.
Susi
August 29, 2011
I have had the wonderful honor of having the Tatums as neighbors. Dr Tatum was a wonderful friend and always had a pleasant smile. He and his wife have set the bar high with their 60+ year marriage which in today's world is a serious accomplishment. HE never had a bad thing to say about anyone! He has been a great role model for me as a young physician. He will be missed.
Betsy Norton
August 29, 2011
I am with you all in spirit though I'll be unable to be there physically. I love you all. I cherish the times growing up spent with my wonderful Hattiesburg family of which Uncle Fred was a large part, especially riding in his red corvette and his taking special time to talk with me. With love to all, your Yankee cousin, Betsy Norton, Waynesville, NC
Jennifer James
August 28, 2011
Dr. Tatum was one of our original 12 physicians when I began at the Hattiesburg Clinic in 1969. I learned so much from him. He always took the time to teach so you could do your best. We were a very close group back then and Dr. Tatum was a special part of that. I am so proud to have been given the opportunity to work with him.
August 28, 2011
Dr. Tatum was a wonderful physician. He really cared about his patients. He was always very gentlemanly with the nursing staff. My father in law and he attended Millsaps at the same time and he would often check to see how he was doing. This is a great loss for the medical community of Hattiesburg. Linda Hudson, RN
willie smith
August 28, 2011
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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