Mr. Richard Clinton Tatum, age 78 of Fair Play, MO, passed away October 10, 2010 in Citizens Memorial Healthcare in Bolivar, MO. He was born in October 22, 1931 in Carthage, MO to Edward Clinton and Elsie Mae (Lown) Tatum. He was a member of the Army National Guard.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Darlene of the home; one son Richard Tatum of California; three daughters Gail Murphy of Oregon; Donnas Lattz of Arizona; and Doreen Kitter of Alaska; four grandchildren; 10 brothers and 3 sisters.
A visitation memorial service for Mr. Richard Tatum are Wednesday October 13, 2010 from 1:45 – 3:45 pm in the Ulmer Funeral Home, 1208 S. Garrison, Carthage, MO 64836. Friends and family may sign a guest book or send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel of Bolivar, MO