John Tatem Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 8, 2025 in Lake City, Florida

John Tatem Jr.

September 1, 1945 - November 8, 2025 (80 years old)

Lake City, Florida

John Tatem Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 8, 2025 in Lake City, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Crematory

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John Tatem Jr.

September 1, 1945 - November 8, 2025 (80 years old)

Lake City, Florida

John Tatem Jr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on November 8, 2025 we had to say goodbye to John Tatem Jr. of Lake City, Florida, born in Charleston, South Carolina. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parent Vernell; and his sister Rebecca Feagle. He is survived by: his wife Ann; his sons, Mike Tatem (Judy) and Wade Tatem (Michelle); his grandchildren, Charlie Tatem (Arden), Megan Alford (Dillon), Zack and Mackenzie Tatem; his great grandchildren, Blair, Charley-Kate, Allison, Baker and Callum; his sister Angela Yanda (Brad); and his brother-in-law Nelson Lillis (Jennifer). He is also survived by Many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Parkview Baptist Church (268 NW Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City, FL 32055). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Parkview building fund Donate - Parkview Baptist Church, 268 NW Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City, FL, 32055 or Haven - Suwannee Valley Hospice Care Center 6037 W US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL, 32055.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Crematory



Fri

Nov 14

Visitation

Parkview Baptist Church
268 NW Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City, FL 32055

Fri

Nov 14

Funeral service

Parkview Baptist Church
268 NW Lake Jeffery Rd, Lake City, FL 32055

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