Morris Tatum Obituary
The passing of Morris Tatum (LaGrange, Georgia) occurred on September 24, 2026. Morris, born on February 24, 1953, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leroy Tatum, Sr. and Emily Gilliam Tatum; his mother-in-law Mary Tatum; and his siblings, Linda Hudson, Dorsey Lee Tatum, Calvin Tatum and Leroy Tatum, Jr..
He is survived by: his wife Deborah Jones Tatum; his siblings, Willie Pearl Taylor (Curtis), Brenda Hackworth (Randolph), George Tatum (Linda), Charles Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum (Gail) and Terry Tatum (Connie); his mother-in-law Frances Callaway Jones; and his siblings-in-law, Cynthia Tatum, Linda Tatum, Geraldine Jones, Sharee Lawrence (Michael, Sr.) and Darrell Jones. He is also survived by loving aunts, nieces, nephews, godchildren, other relatives, fraternity brothers.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Bethlehem Baptist Church (1111 E 10th St, West Point, GA 31833).
