Leroy Tatum Jr. Obituary
Leroy Tatum Jr., born on September 17, 1946, passed away on September 6, 2026. Leroy leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leroy Tatum Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Leroy Tatum, Sr. and Emily Tatum; his mother-in-law Mary Tatum; and his brothers, Dorsey Lee Tatum and Calvin Tatum.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Smelley Tatum; his daughters, Ebony Espinoza and Erin James; his children-in-law, Clint James and Erika Espinoza; his granddaughters, Jazmine Carroll (Tyler Levesque), Khyra Brown, Phenix Mascola and Madelyn James; his siblings, Willie Pearl Taylor (Curtis), George Tatum (Linda), Morris Tatum (Deborah), Charles Tatum, Nathaniel Tatum (Gail) and Terry Tatum (Connie); and his sister-in-law Cynthia Tatum. He is also survived by loving nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family, and dear friends.

September 23, 2026
Cynthia Tatum lit a candle