ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: TATUM, ELMER, SR.

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Hargrave Funeral Home, Morgan City, La.

Died Sunday, August 14, 2011

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TATUM, ELMER, SR.
August 6, 1936 - August 14, 2011

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Elmer Daniels Tatum Sr. passed away on August 13 at Lafayette General Medical 
Center. 

He left this world with his loving family by his side at 7:30 pm. 
A week before, he celebrated his 75th birthday in the company of his wife, 
children, and grandchildren. 
Born in Lafayette on Aug 6, 1936, he was a lifelong resident of Berwick. 
He was a graduate of Morgan City High School and attended SLI (now UL).

A man of many trades, he dedicated his professional career to the oil field 
industry. 
He also volunteered much of his time to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's 
Department, where he served as commander of the Sheriff's Reserve for over 10 
years. 
A quick witted and gregarious man in nature, he never met a stranger in his 
life. 
In his free time he enjoyed working with his hands in activities such as wood 
crafts, handyman projects and gardening. 
Most notably to those close to him, his true passion, other than his family was 
golf. As an avid golfer for over 50 years, he proudly touted his numerous holes 
in one. He made his way across the country and the world playing historical 
courses and resorts along the way.

He leaves to cherish his sweet memory, his wife of 51 years, Patricia Thibodaux 
Tatum, their three children, Elmer Jr., Patti Tatum Geho and her husband Phil, 
Derek and his wife Kristin, five grandchildren Danielle, Elmer III "Bubba", 
Erin Tatum Atkins and David Simoneaux, Katie Scarlett Olsen and his beloved dog 
SuSu.

The family would like to express their deepest and most sincere gratitude for 
the extraordinary care given to him by the intensive care unit at Lafayette 
General Medical Center. The compassion and support shown by the nursing staff 
was overwhelming.

In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to the Holy Cross Elementary 
Library in Morgan City in the name of Elmer Tatum Sr.

Memorial services will be held at Hargrave Funeral Home on Tuesday from 5 pm to 
9:30 pm and Wednesday from 9 am to 1 pm 
with burial services to follow at Morgan City Mausoleum.

After burial services, the family is welcoming friends and extended family to 
gather in honor of Elmer at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City.

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