James Tatum Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 1, 2021 we had to say goodbye to James Tatum of Waycross, Georgia, born in Blackshear, Georgia. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Tatum or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, James Thomas Tatum and Catherine Hunter Tatum; his wife Margaret Hancock Tatum; and his daughter Christine Tatum Smith. He is survived by: his children, Gail Hutchinson (Jack) of Brunswick, Debbie Mason (Richard) of Brunswick and James F. Tatum, Jr. of Charleston, SC; his grandchildren, Christopher Hutchinson, Todd Hutchinson, David Mason, Samantha Brooks and Leslie Petty-Brecheisen; and his close friend Ruth Thomas of Waycross. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.