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Master Gunnery Sergeant Jerry T. Tatum, Sr., 76, passed away on December 25, 2022, in Virginia Beach, VA.
He was born on September 13, 1946 in San Francisco, CA.
Jerry married Rosie on February 27, 1968, in Montgomery Alabama. The couple had 2 children, Jerry Tatum Jr. and Connie Jackson.
Affectionately called Top Tatum by his Marine Corps friends, Jerry was best known for his military service and compassionate spirit. He served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1967 - 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Rosie Tatum, son, Jerry Tatum, Jr., daughter, Connie Jackson and her husband, Mike Jackson, grandchildren, Zaire Riddick and Rylie Tatum, siblings, Travis Tatum and wife Beverly, Joycelyn Osborne, and Patricia Tatum, sister in law, Peggy Tatum, niece, Tamika Fitz and her husband Nasan Fitz, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. He is preceded in death by his brother Reynard and loving parents, Travis and Annie Tatum.
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Jerry, my condolences to you and your family during this difficult time. May the peace of God comfort and strengthen you all.
K. Sennette & Family
To the Tatum family,
i am sadden to learn of the passing of my friend, he is someone that I shall miss dearly.
Semper Fi
Ernest O. Lindsey II
GYSGT, USMC, RET.
Hi Rose,
I remember the good times we all had together eating and playing cards. May God bless you, JJ, Connie and family. My love to you all.
Fannie Bell
Prayers to the Tatum family during this difficult time.