OBIT: Virgil F. TATUM, 2006, of interest in Somerset County, PA

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TATUM, Virgil F.

Virgil F. Tatum, 81, Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., passed away Oct. 25, 2006. Beloved 
husband of 62 years of the late Norma Jean "Cookie" Tatum and longtime resident 
of Seven Springs Mountain Resort, Champion. Father of James R. "Goose" (Linda) 
Tatum, Blairsville, Ga.; Gary L. (Linda) Tatum, Boca Raton, Fla.; and Kathy 
(Bob) Bennett, Lauderdale By The Sea, Fla. Grandfather of Seth and Lori Tatum. 
Brother of Jewel (Donald) Monstrola with numerous nieces and nephews. A World 
War II U.S. Navy veteran of the destroyer escort USS Chase, he saw action on 
both the European and Pacific theaters and was awarded a Purple Heart for his 
actions during a kamikaze attack that scuttled his ship off Okinawa. An 
outstanding golfer, he was especially proud of his four holes in one, one coming 
on a par four. The 62 years he spent with his wife, Cookie, were dedicated to 
family and creating a loving home to all. Their years at Seven Springs Mountain 
Resort brought friendships and lasting memories that carried with them through 
their lives. Virg's proudest accomplishments were his two grandchildren, Seth 
and Lori, who were the lights of his life. The last 10 months with-out Cookie 
proved to be the most trying of his life, but they are together again in heaven. 
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today in the Kalis-McIntee Funeral & 
Cremation Center, 2505 N. Dixie Highway, Wilton Manors, Fla. Services at Seven 
Springs Golf Course will be scheduled at a later date. Online condolences may be 
sent to www.kalismcin-tee.com. 

Daily American, October 29, 2006