Jerry Tatum went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024. He passed away at the comfort of his home with his loving wife and family at the age of 74. Jerry was born in Ada, Oklahoma. Jerry and his wife Vicky got married in 1970 and November made 54 memorable years together.

Jerry is preceded in death by his parents Arthur William and Joann Price Tatum and five brothers, Joe William Tatum, Bobby Tatum, Glendale Tatum, Tony Tatum, and Stevie Tatum; and two sisters, Judy Manuel and Betty Fennell. Survivors of the siblings include, Ricky Tatum, Tina Tatum, and Sheila Odom.

Jerry was a good husband to Vicky Tatum, a good father to Tresa Anderson and husband Roy, Gary Tatum and wife Lee Tatum. A good grandfather to Charles Beets III, Jessica Beets, Christopher Beets, Samantha Long and husband David, Robyn Hood and husband Brandon, Sabrina Scott and husband Gunner, Candace, Courtney, Taylor, Autumn Parr, and so many great grands!

Jerry was one that loved to go camping, fishing, and one thing that you would always see him doing was tinkering with his vehicles and lawnmowers. He was truly a good one that we loved.