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BRADFORD A. TATUM, SR.
Peacefully on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Anna Louise Tatum; children, Mariellen Brooks, Bradford A. Tatum, Jr. (Lorraine) and Brian Tatum; three grandchildren, two sisters, one brother and a host of relatives and friends. Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m. at McGuire Funeral Home, 7400 Georgia Avenue, NW and and on Friday, January 4, 2013 from 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, 728 23rd Street, NW. Interment Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the DC Chapter of the Autism Society, 5167 7th St., N.E., Washington, DC 20011 or St. Mary's Church. www.mcguire-services.com
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Memories and Condolences
for BRADFORD TATUM
Ron Holloway
December 24, 2023
On This Anniversary, I Just Want to Say: I Miss You Sir!
Eugene AARON
December 24, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Eugene AARON
December 24, 2020
Today, even more, I appreciate and hold dear my friendship with Brad. Over the last three years while serving as Junior Warden, I remembered our working on the church finances in 1996 - 1999, and going to the bank. We had great fun at the new stadium as we watched the Washington Football Team, and we attended the Tennis Tournament in Rock Creek Park. What fun; and he always had many good stories about DC. He was a good buddy. Eugene AARON
John E and Laurie E Brown
January 8, 2013
Expressing our deepest sympathy.
Warren Allen II
January 5, 2013
To the Tatum family, as a life time member of St. Marys family, I will always have positive memories of Brad Tatum. A man who was the rock of the church. I feel that he was always there, and always will be there.
Peggy Anne Vosseler
January 4, 2013
On behalf of the members of the 12th Armored Division Association, please accept my sincere condolences. I met Brad for the first time at the 65th National Reunion in Arlington, Virginia in 2011. What a wonderful man! His fellow Hellcats were thrilled to get to know him and spend time with him. Brad also represented the 12th at a Boy Scout gala held in Washington D.C. in 2011. It was an honor and a privilege to know him. His service and sacrifice for his country will long be remembered and appreciated.
January 4, 2013
To Mr. John Tatum and Family:
We were sadden to hear of the loss of your brother. My family has always had much admiration for the continuous contribution that the Tatum family had made to the sport of swimming.
In fact our Dad has always considered the Tatum Family as his extended family so where he left off we continued to carry the torch of love for the family.
We pray that GOD continues to keep all of the family in his unchanging hands during this difficult time.
With the Utmost Respect and Warm Regards,
Children of the late William Bryant, Sr. William, Jr. (Billy) and Edith
January 4, 2013
Mr. John Tatum and Family:
We was sadden to hear of the loss of your brother. The Bryant Family has always had such a great admiration for the Tatum's continuous contribution to the sport of swimming. Our Dad (Stink Bryant) looked up to the Tatum Family as being a great extended family to be part.
May GOD keep you in his unchanging hands during this difficut time.
With Warmest Respect and Special Regards.
Children of the late William Bryant, Sr.
Billy and Edith
January 4, 2013
To Brad,
I was so sorry to learn from Ron Williams of your father's death. There are no words I can offer to ease the pain, but I hope the good memories of your father's love for his family and the long & productive life he led will comfort you.
God Bless your family,
Andrea Roane
Donna Fuell
January 3, 2013
Mr. Tatum you can clain the VICTORY and now you can rest. My prayer go the family>
January 3, 2013
To the wonderful Tatum family you are in my prayers. Brad was a wonderful friend to meat St Mary's and here in Washington. I will never forget our trips to the Redskins game and the Legg-Mason tennis matches. May God have mercy on his soul.
Eugene Aaron, Mitchellville, Maryland
January 3, 2013
To the Tatum Family,
May God continue to wrap you in His arms during this time. Our family extend sincere condolences to all of you. Bradford will be missed for he touched the lives of many.
God bless you all.
Love,
Cheryl Whisonant(Niecy)& Family, Mildred & Calvin Lockridge and Kevin McIlvaine
Ramona Scott
January 2, 2013
Mr. Tatum, you live a long life. You will be truly missed. May you R.I.P.
Judy Brown
January 2, 2013
To Aunt Anna Louise, Brad, Mariellen and Brian, my deepest and heartfelt condolences on the death of Uncle Brad. He was a wonderful person and followed the christian principles. I loved him very much and will miss him madly.
Sand & Alan Burke
January 2, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Emille Mercer Robinson
January 2, 2013
Dear Tatum Family,
The Mercer family loved Brad Tatum so very much. Your husband, father, and grandfather was truly a great man -- a wonderful best friend to my own dad; an unmatched role model for my brothers; and a inspiration to the community at large. Although I know you will truly miss his presence, may the many years of wonderful memories comfort you, and may the love of friends and family see you through this time. God bless and keep you all.
Love
Lewis Smith
January 1, 2013
I thank you for simply being a father on the block of Oneida. As one of those fathers you poured excellence into my life. For this I am eternally grateful. Peace unto you.
Yvette Kelly
January 1, 2013
To the Tatum family, may the peace of our eternal Father comfort you. Rest in the knowledge that loving memories will live on always. In Christ
Nigel Tatum
December 31, 2012
To you, Grandpa....may the Lord guide you and keep you, so that we might meet up with you again...Love You Always, Old Man:)
December 31, 2012
On behalf of my family and I, we thank you for all the love and support in this, our loss. Truly, my grandfather was a great, noble, and loving man, and he will be greatly missed. Thank you for all of your prayers and well-wishes, and we ask that you indeed keep in your prayers as we bravely face the days and months ahead.
-Nigel L. Tatum
Grandson of the late Brad Tatum, Sr.
December 31, 2012
Mae, my sympathies to you and your family. Find comfort in knowing you were there for him and your mother when they needed you. Peace and Love, my friend. Mike Knott
Ronald Holloway
December 31, 2012
A true Pillar of the community, I have a special place in my heart for my extended Family, So long! Coach!!
December 31, 2012
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
December 31, 2012
To the Tatum family:
I send my deepest sympathy. We have lose a great man who had a big heart and love for everyone who he came into contact with. I am a better person for knowing him and his family. Raymond Blake
December 30, 2012
To Ms. Mae Brooks and the Tatum family. Our prayers and thoughts are extended to you during this time of your loss. Let me know, Mae, if you need me. Sincerely, Nadine Rae
Tommy Maultsby
December 30, 2012
A great man of God, husband and father who lived a wonderful life and touched the lives of many, including me, in very positive ways.
Myra Maultsby
December 30, 2012
May the Tatum family find peace and comfort in knowing how wonderful a husband and father God blessed you with. You are in my prayers.
Gerald Woods
December 30, 2012
Brad and Lorraine, our thoughts and prayers go out to the Tatum family as you all reminisce on the life of Mr. Tatum. Take comfort in THE PROMISE that with every ending there is a new beginning. God's continued blessings to you all!
December 30, 2012
God bless the Tatum family. Larry Brisbon
Donald L Williams
December 30, 2012
God be witth the entire Tatum family.
December 30, 2012
sympathy and love to my friend, mae and to your family on your loss. though he is no longer physically with you, i believe he will be with you in spirit forever.much love, nancy selby
Sheila Brown
December 30, 2012
Condolences to the Tatum Family as you grieve the loss of a true patriach. I knew Bradford from the Water Wizards swim team. May he rest in peace and you find solace in your wonderful memories.
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