Hudson Tatum

September 11, 1933 - June 13, 2017

Hudson Thomas Tatum age 83, of Arab passed away Tues. June 13, 2017, at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice Facility in Albertville. Mr. Tatum was born on September 11, 1933, in Cartersville, GA the son of George Ryle Tatum and Bertha Lee Tatum. He served his country in the United States Army and he was married to Sherry Summerlin Tatum. He received his Master’s Degree from the University of Georgia and taught school for many years at J.B. Pennington High School until he retired in 1994. His favorite work was farming and he continued to farm after retirement. He is survived by his Wife: Sherry Tatum of Arab; Son and Daughter in law: Bryan and Donna Tatum of Arab; Daughter and Son in law: Mitzie and Matt Jordan of Arab; Brother: Ryle Tatum of Statesboro, GA; Sister: Jeanette Mellinger of Calhoun, GA; Grandchildren: Seth Tatum, Luke Tatum, Holly Jordan Roberson and Husband, Will Roberson, Betsy Jordan and Riley Grace Jordan. Funeral Service will be Friday June 16, 2017, at 3 PM at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Matt Jordan officiating. Burial will be in Brookwood Cemetery with Gober Funeral Chapel directing. Visitation will be at the Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church from 1-3 PM Friday. Pallbearers will be: Seth Tatum, Luke Tatum, Will Roberson, Paul Protz, Tracy Kelly and Terrell McNeil.