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Tatham, Jr.
Dr. Lewis C. Tatham, Jr., age 87, died at his home in Edgewater, FL on Monday, January 30, 2012.
Born in Trenton, NJ, he grew up in Rockport, ME. He and his wife Gerry retired to Edgewater Landing in 1995 after twenty-nine years' residence in Clarksville, TN, where they raised most of their (his/hers/ours) family of seven.
Dr. Tatham taught on the college level for a total of forty years. He was a professor of English, and chairman of the Department of Languages and Literature at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN. Prior to that position, he taught at Virginia Tech for seven years and at University of Florida, where he received both his master's degree and his doctorate.
In addition to his teaching career, Dr. Tatham became a major actor in productions at The Roxy Regional Theater in Clarksville, beginning with his role as Archbishop of Canterbury in a production of "Murder in the Cathedral" at Trinity Episcopal Church. Since that time, he performed in about a dozen plays at The Roxy. He won the Monte Award in 1990, recognizing him as "best actor" for his leading role at the stage manager in "Our Town."
Dr. Tatham is survived by his wife, Gerry; daughters, Suzanne Rogers, Diane Glover, Kathryn Khodor, Susan Green; sons, Bradford, Douglas and Lewis Tatham III.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Halifax Health Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 4140 S. Ridgewood, Edgewater, FL 32141 will be appreciated.
A Memorial will be held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Clarksville, at 10 a.m.
Dudley's Funeral Home, (386) 428-6414.
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Vicki Gates Bryant
April 28, 2024
Dr. Tatham was a wonderful English professor. I am proud of being his student and working under him as an adjunct professor.
JW
February 11, 2024
Miss you and your smiles. JW
Wasco Deep
August 12, 2022
An inspiring teacher and a true intellect.
Russ Hale
May 11, 2012
Lew, more than anyone else, helped me discover and develop the writer within me. His thoughtful, caring manner left an indelible imprint on who I am. His influence on each of us continues as an 'eternal reciprocity' of care. Gerry, as much as I hurt for your loss, I celebrate the long, loving life you had together. You remain in my prayers.
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Penny Colby
February 10, 2012
Sending condolences to the Tatham family. It was nice having you as neighbors in Clarksville. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Larry Neal Bowers
February 3, 2012
Lew was one of the best people on the planet. He had a powerful influence on my life, as I'm sure he did on the lives of many others who were privileged to be his students and his friends. My heartfelt condolences to Gerry and all the family.
Carolyn Wells
February 2, 2012
Tatham Family Members, I want to extend to each one of you my heartfelt condolences in the loss of Dr. Tatham. As a former English major at Austin Peay, I too hold fond memories of Dr. Tatham and his teaching expertise. He always performed his role as a teacher in a style reflective of the teaching profession. I know your hearts are filled with sadness, but please know many former students extend to you our condolences and are thinking of you during this difficult time in your lives.
With sympathy,
Mary-Elaine Horn
February 2, 2012
Dr. Tatham, I cherish and hold dear to my heart memories of you as one of my professors at Austin Peay. Mrs. Gerry, I pray for your strength during this season in your life.
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