J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Tatum, Howard W."Pete"

Monday, August 29, 2005

Howard Wilson �Pete� Tatum, Jr. 54, of Chester, died Monday August 29, 2005 in Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Gloucester, VA. He was born in Petersburg. Mr. Tatum served in the U. S. Navy, and was a retired maintenance employee with Hercules Inc.. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard W. and Myrtle Stanley Tatum. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Adkins Tatum of Chester, two daughters, Karen T. McDaniel of Midlothian, and Brooke T. Doersch of Chesterfield, three grandchildren, Jakob McDaniel of Midlothian, Preston and Conner Doersch of Chesterfield, two brothers, Jerry and John Tatum both of Hopewell. A graveside service will be held Thursday September 1, 2005 at 2PM in Bermuda Memorial Park, Chester , with Dr. Ivan
Perkinson, officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Life-Net 3609 Saunders Ave. Richmond, Va. 23227. The family is being served by J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Condolences may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com

Gone from our sight but never our thoughts or hearts. Rest in Eternal Peace until one day you are reunited with your loving family and friends that had to left behind. Until we meet again. Your Longtime Friend. Victoria

Best wishes to your loving Wife Kathy Daughters Karen Brook Brothers Jerry, John, and Three Grandchildren.

Posted by: Victoria T. Buch at September 4, 2005 05:00 PM

Kathy, Karen and Brooke,
You know that my family loved you guys like you were family, we all grew up together! I am thinking of you all with sympathy and I am here if you need a shoulder. I like to remember the good times and hope that in the future the good times are what carries you guys through. Just know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Wendy Anne Church

Posted by: Wendy Church at September 2, 2005 08:01 AM

Kathie, Karen, and Brooke,

I'm shocked to hear about Pete. Please accept my deepest sympathies and prayers. May God hold you in the palm of his hand during this difficult time for all of you.

Elaine

Posted by: Elaine at September 1, 2005 05:36 AM

Kathy and Family,
Just wanted to send my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and the girls and families. I wish there was something I could do to ease the pain in your hearts. If we can do anything for you please do not hesitate to let me know.

Again Deepest Sympathy to you all.

Tim, Valerie and Mitchell Montgomery

Posted by: Valerie Montgomery at August 31, 2005 08:04 PM