Billy Gene Tatum Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Billy Gene Tatum of Cleveland, Mississippi is shared. Billy, born on January 1, 1932 in Newellton, Louisiana, passed away on June 17, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Billy Gene Tatum to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Lila Nabors Tatum; his parents, William Marvin Tatum, Sr. and Mary Rozier Tatum; and his brothers, William Marvin Tatum, Jr., James Bruce Tatum and Ray Durwood Tatum.
He is survived by: his children, Sharon Tatum Gentile of Biloxi, MS, Melissa Tatum Watts of Nashville, TN, Eric Nabors Tatum of Cleveland, MS and Arthur William Tatum of Olive Branch, MS. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren., along with many extended family members, friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Mid-South Lions, 930 Madison Avenue, Suite 101, Memphis, TN 38103, or to the Delta State Alumni Association, P.O. Box 3141 DSU, Cleveland, MS 38733.
