George Henry Tatum, Jr.

On Thursday June 12, 2025, George H. Tatum Jr. peacefully transitioned into an eternel rest at Sampson Regional Medical Center, at the age of 69. He was a great father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a loving son. He received his education from Lakewood High School. George loved to sing and he had a very gifted talent with instruments and music. He loved his family and his children deeply.

Home Going Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Dove Chapel AME Zion, located at 10350 Turnbull Road Fayetteville, NC.

A walk thru will be held 2:00-6:00 pm, with family present 5:00-6:00 pm, on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Chapel, 1246 Hobbton Hwy., Clinton, NC.

George served in the Navy for a period of time and was the son of the late Brother George Tatum Sr. and Mother Emma Tatum.

George is preceded in death by his siblings: Dorothy Stevens, Samuel Tatum, and Joyann Tatum.

He is survived by his wife: Glenda Tatum; five biological children: Craig Rich (Michele), April Bell (Carl), Tiffany Tatum, Zachary McLamb (Nichell), Tia Tatum (Gary Jr.); one child accepted in love:Edmond Fennell; and five bonus children. He also leaves four sisters: Ruby McKoy (Glen), Teresa Williams (Larry), Ida Thompson, and Florence Williamson; one brother: James Foster (Betty); twenty-one grandkids; four great grandkids; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Hope Valley Hawkins is honored to serve the Tatum Family.

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