John Franklin Tatum Jr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Franklin Tatum Jr. (Washington, District of Columbia), whose life came to an end on December 31, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John Franklin Tatum Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
In the sacred silence of farewell, John Franklin is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that their light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of their loved ones. And as their memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that John Franklin's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
Visitation was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (215 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001). A funeral service was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, January 16th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Fort Lincoln Memorial (3401 Bladensburg Rd, Brentwood, MD 20722).
