TATUM, MICHAEL HUNTER
Rank & Branch: SGT US AIR FORCE
War Period: VIETNAM
Date of Birth: 04/10/1946
Date of Death: 05/18/2021
Buried At: SECTION C6 ROW C SITE 18
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Michael Hunter Tatum of Lexington , South Carolina passed away May 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 10, 1946 in Durham , North Carolina to Charlie and Carrie (Riley ) Tatum . He was 75 years young.
Michael was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Carrie Tatum and his youngest brother Bobby Tatum. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Evelyn "Libbie" Tatum, his daughters Andrea Turner (Todd) and Betina Meek (Scott), his grandchildren Kimberly Turner, Victoria Turner, Kennedy Meek, and Cohen Meek, and his siblings Linwood Tatum (Jodie), Sydney Tatum (Jackie), Thomas Tatum (Deborah), and Donna Clapp (Edward). He will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and other friends and family.
After an honorable discharge from the Air Force and Air National Guard, Michael spent 30 plus years and 4 million miles crisscrossing the south east for Safety Kleen Corp. When he wasn't in his 18 wheeler you could find him on the golf course or the bowling alley, at church or a Gamecock football game. He and Libbie spent a dozen years living abroad, experiencing multiple new cultures and countries while Libbie taught school for the Department of Defense. Upon retiring, they moved back home to enjoy their family. Michael recently began a battle with urethral cancer that rapidly spread throughout his body and eventually took his life. While his family and friends are missing him and grieving his passing, we know he is at home with our Lord Jesus Christ. Michael was a loved husband, daddy, papaw, brother and friend. He never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. His heart was so kind and his arms were always open to welcome you with a hug.
Rank & Branch: SGT US AIR FORCE
War Period: VIETNAM
Date of Birth: 04/10/1946
Date of Death: 05/18/2021
Buried At: SECTION C6 ROW C SITE 18
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Michael Hunter Tatum of Lexington , South Carolina passed away May 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 10, 1946 in Durham , North Carolina to Charlie and Carrie (Riley ) Tatum . He was 75 years young.
Michael was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Carrie Tatum and his youngest brother Bobby Tatum. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Evelyn "Libbie" Tatum, his daughters Andrea Turner (Todd) and Betina Meek (Scott), his grandchildren Kimberly Turner, Victoria Turner, Kennedy Meek, and Cohen Meek, and his siblings Linwood Tatum (Jodie), Sydney Tatum (Jackie), Thomas Tatum (Deborah), and Donna Clapp (Edward). He will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and other friends and family.
After an honorable discharge from the Air Force and Air National Guard, Michael spent 30 plus years and 4 million miles crisscrossing the south east for Safety Kleen Corp. When he wasn't in his 18 wheeler you could find him on the golf course or the bowling alley, at church or a Gamecock football game. He and Libbie spent a dozen years living abroad, experiencing multiple new cultures and countries while Libbie taught school for the Department of Defense. Upon retiring, they moved back home to enjoy their family. Michael recently began a battle with urethral cancer that rapidly spread throughout his body and eventually took his life. While his family and friends are missing him and grieving his passing, we know he is at home with our Lord Jesus Christ. Michael was a loved husband, daddy, papaw, brother and friend. He never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. His heart was so kind and his arms were always open to welcome you with a hug.
TATUM, MICHAEL HUNTER
Rank & Branch: SGT US AIR FORCE
War Period: VIETNAM
Date of Birth: 04/10/1946
Date of Death: 05/18/2021
Buried At: SECTION C6 ROW C SITE 18
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Michael Hunter Tatum of Lexington , South Carolina passed away May 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 10, 1946 in Durham , North Carolina to Charlie and Carrie (Riley ) Tatum . He was 75 years young.
Michael was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Carrie Tatum and his youngest brother Bobby Tatum. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Evelyn "Libbie" Tatum, his daughters Andrea Turner (Todd) and Betina Meek (Scott), his grandchildren Kimberly Turner, Victoria Turner, Kennedy Meek, and Cohen Meek, and his siblings Linwood Tatum (Jodie), Sydney Tatum (Jackie), Thomas Tatum (Deborah), and Donna Clapp (Edward). He will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and other friends and family.
After an honorable discharge from the Air Force and Air National Guard, Michael spent 30 plus years and 4 million miles crisscrossing the south east for Safety Kleen Corp. When he wasn't in his 18 wheeler you could find him on the golf course or the bowling alley, at church or a Gamecock football game. He and Libbie spent a dozen years living abroad, experiencing multiple new cultures and countries while Libbie taught school for the Department of Defense. Upon retiring, they moved back home to enjoy their family. Michael recently began a battle with urethral cancer that rapidly spread throughout his body and eventually took his life. While his family and friends are missing him and grieving his passing, we know he is at home with our Lord Jesus Christ. Michael was a loved husband, daddy, papaw, brother and friend. He never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. His heart was so kind and his arms were always open to welcome you with a hug.
Rank & Branch: SGT US AIR FORCE
War Period: VIETNAM
Date of Birth: 04/10/1946
Date of Death: 05/18/2021
Buried At: SECTION C6 ROW C SITE 18
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Michael Hunter Tatum of Lexington , South Carolina passed away May 18, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 10, 1946 in Durham , North Carolina to Charlie and Carrie (Riley ) Tatum . He was 75 years young.
Michael was predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Carrie Tatum and his youngest brother Bobby Tatum. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Evelyn "Libbie" Tatum, his daughters Andrea Turner (Todd) and Betina Meek (Scott), his grandchildren Kimberly Turner, Victoria Turner, Kennedy Meek, and Cohen Meek, and his siblings Linwood Tatum (Jodie), Sydney Tatum (Jackie), Thomas Tatum (Deborah), and Donna Clapp (Edward). He will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and other friends and family.
After an honorable discharge from the Air Force and Air National Guard, Michael spent 30 plus years and 4 million miles crisscrossing the south east for Safety Kleen Corp. When he wasn't in his 18 wheeler you could find him on the golf course or the bowling alley, at church or a Gamecock football game. He and Libbie spent a dozen years living abroad, experiencing multiple new cultures and countries while Libbie taught school for the Department of Defense. Upon retiring, they moved back home to enjoy their family. Michael recently began a battle with urethral cancer that rapidly spread throughout his body and eventually took his life. While his family and friends are missing him and grieving his passing, we know he is at home with our Lord Jesus Christ. Michael was a loved husband, daddy, papaw, brother and friend. He never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. His heart was so kind and his arms were always open to welcome you with a hug.
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