James Michael Tatum - Cremation Society of Virginia

James Michael Tatum

November 5, 1949 - September 22, 2010

Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office

5265 Providence Road, Suite 104

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

(757) 474-9409 |

Port Norfolk Baptist Church

401 Broad Street

Portsmouth, VA 23707

7573931041 |

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James Michael Tatum

PORTSMOUTH James Michael Tate Tatum, 60, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2010.
Tate was born on November 5, 1949 in St. Paul, MN. He was a graduate of Marist Military Academy.
He was a member of Port Norfolk Baptist Church and a world-class pool player, having won multiple tournaments with the many local pool leagues of which he was a member. Tate was a lifelong and passionate Dallas Cowboys fan. He retired from Newport News Shipyard and he ran his own business, Rainbow Roofing Company.
He was the eldest son of Lyle D. James Tatum and Patricia Ann Fogarty Tatum. He was pre-deceased by his mother and his surviving relatives include his father Lyle, his daughter Danielle Tatum, his brother Patrick Tatum and sister, Maureen Gasperetti, his nieces Jennifer Carter, Bridget Wayland, Kelly Tatum, and Alyssa Wayland, and his nephews Michael Umphlette, Patrick Tatum, Zane Birnie, and Shayne Wayland.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 25 at Port Norfolk Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being handled through the Cremation Society of Virginia. A memorial pool tournament is being planned and any donations in memory of Tate may be made through Portsmouth Amateur Pool League. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cremate.org.

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Cremation Society of Virginia - Hampton Roads Office

5265 Providence Road, Suite 104

Virginia Beach, VA 23464

(757) 474-9409 | Map

Port Norfolk Baptist Church

401 Broad Street

Portsmouth, VA 23707

7573931041 | Map

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James Michael Tatum PORTSMOUTH James Michael Tate Tatum, 60, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 22, 2010. Tate was born on November 5, 1949 in St. Paul, MN. He was a graduate of Marist Military Academy. He was a member of Port Norfolk Baptist Church and a world-class pool player, having won…

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Condolences to all who were fortunate to know Tate. He was an amazing guy in every area. Who can ever forget that great smile and sense of humor? He is missed by so many. I just learned of his passing. RIP, MY DEAR ONE.

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We have all lost a great friend. Our condolences, thoughts, and prayers go out to Tate's family and to all of his friends . . . Tate, you will be missed ! ! !

Tate was my first real love and my first husband. We were young, dumb, and crazy. Even though we divorced we kept in touch through the years and remained friends. He will always have a special place in my heart. May he now rest in peace and have everlasting life. With much love, Vanessa Javins

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