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Steven Tatum Obituary
Funeral services for Mr. Steven "Steve" Forrest Tatum will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria with Fathers Craig Scott and Martin Laird officiating. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:30 until 9:00 p.m. Monday at Hixson Brothers in Alexandria with Rosary at 6:30 p.m.
Mr. Tatum, 54, of Alexandria, died Sunday, July 22, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Steve was a loan officer at Red River Bank and the owner of Rich's Car Wash in Alexandria. He was a bicycle enthusiast belonging to the S-3 Group and Kisatchie Bike Club. In addition to loving the outdoors, gardening was also one of his hobbies. However he loved his family and his Lord most of all.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Michelle Gainer Tatum; sons, Steven Forrest Tatum, II and Jonathan Mathew Tatum; daughters, Ashley Patrice Tatum and Mallory Kay Tatum; parents, Ray and Mary Etta Williams Tatum; mother-in-law, Geraldine Gainer; brother, Louie Ray Tatum; and a sister, Rosemary Tatum Weiner.
Pallbearers will be Bobby DeWitt, Blake Chatelain, Wesley Gueringer, Joey Descant, John Rino, and David Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Rita Catholic Church Building Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Tatum
Steve Quantz
July 17, 2023
"Fear not, beloved; to die is to be blessed; the waters of death have their fountainhead in heaven; they are not bitter-they are sweet as honey, for they flow from the throne of God."
Dana Dungan
July 25, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the Tatum family. I went to high school with Steve and graduated with him ~ I pray that God will be with you all during this time of sorrow
Donny Mansour
July 25, 2012
To Mr and Mrs Tatum and the intire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you along with many fond memories growing up with Steve. May god bless the Tatum family through these difficlut times.
Susan Lofton
July 24, 2012
Michelle, I am sooo sorry. I just read about it on Facebook and missed the visitation and services. I know Steve is in Heaven and resting. If there is anything I can do or if you need someone to talk to please feel free to call. Many prayers coming your way for you and your Family. Love you Susan Juneau Lofton.
July 24, 2012
We were all so sorry to hear about Steve. Please know that you will all be in our prayers!
Steven, Michelle, Tyler, and Tanner Aucoin
Pat Turnage
July 24, 2012
It is with great regret that we learned of Steve's passing. He was a good guy and a great sportsman. We miss the old baseball days and Steve could always be counted on for advice and assistance. Our prayers go out to the Tatum family on the loss of their beloved one. He was a good friend.
Fran Allen
July 24, 2012
Michelle,
I was so sadden to hear about Steve. Curt and I moved back to Alexandria last summer. I heard Steve's name in the prayer intentions at Prompt Succor; then I saw Jonathan at the car wash and he updated me.
May God give you His peace that surpasses human understanding during this time. You and your family will be in our prayers.
Curt and Fran Allen
Steve Quantz
July 24, 2012
With this posting I pray that our Father will hold your family in His loving arms and carry you through this time of loss and grief. I ask this in the name of believing it to be consistent with the will of our Lord and Savior, Jesus.
Kay S. Wingate
July 24, 2012
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about Steve. Grief can be so hard, but your special memories help you cope. Remembering you & your loved ones today & always.
Kim DeRocco and Tendle Wright
July 24, 2012
Louie, brings memories of beautiful youngsters and schoolmates...so sorry about Steve. God Bless you and all of your family.
Susan Wimmert
July 24, 2012
Ashley and Michelle, Dennis and I want you to know that you are loved and that we will be praying that the strength and peace that God alone can give will continue to sustain you. Susan and Dennis Wimmert
Kelly Pinkerton
July 24, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go to your family. Mr Steve was a great man. His laughter would fill the room. We will miss him at RRB.
Mark Hoffman
July 24, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Tatum, I was saddened to read about Steve passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve was always a good friend when we were growing up together
Mark Hoffman
Shonda and deidrick Gass
July 23, 2012
My husband and I were fortunate enough to get to know Steve as he was not only our loan officer but also a friend! He was a wonderful person and we are so sad to hear of his passing. We will be keeping your family in our prayers.
Glenn & Susan Ridgeway (Cain)
July 23, 2012
Michelle, I am so sorry to hear about your husband Steve. Our prayers are with you and your children now and in the days to come. God Bless!
July 23, 2012
To Mr and Mrs Tatum, and all of Steve's family. We are saddened to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. The PPC congregation are praying for your family also. God bless you. Brenner and Susan Marshall
Amy Merrell
July 23, 2012
To Ashley and the rest of your family, I am so sorry for your loss and my prays are with you and your family.
Frank Zangla
July 23, 2012
To Michelle and all of Steve's family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that you all stay strong for each other through this time of sorrow. He will be greatly missed by friends and associates.
Glenn and Paulette Aucoin
July 23, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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