Clyde Tatum

Clyde L. Tatum, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home.

He was born Feb. 21, 1935, in Banner, Arkansas, to Herschel D. and Opie Harriet Arnold Tatum. He and Susan V. Johnson were married Dec. 8, 1956, in New Madrid, Missouri. Three children were born to their union.

At the age of 13, Clyde started farming with his father, grandfather and uncles in Arkansas and later in Southeast Missouri. In the early 1960s, he worked for Kay Gas and Empire Gas in Lilbourn, Missouri. He moved to Jackson in December 1968. He was the bulk plant manager for MFA Oil Co, and often was seen driving around town. Many people will remember seeing his MFA truck parked at his home on Cecile Drive. He retired from MFA in 2000, and briefly worked for Campbell Mattress Co. in Cape Girardeau.

Clyde was a longtime member of Cape Community Church, formerly Westside Church of God, in Cape Girardeau. He previously was active on the Pastor's Council and served as a church trustee. He was a 50-year mason with Excelsior Masonic Lodge 441 in Jackson.

Clyde was a devoted husband and father. He enjoyed restoring old gas pumps with his sons and spending time with his family. His grandchildren were the light of his life.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Sue Tatum of Jackson; two sons, Alan (Tina) Tatum of Hernando, Mississippi, and children Kyle of New York and Faith of Hernando, and David (Cindy) Tatum and children Dustin and Macy of Jackson; six siblings, Ramona (the late Wayne) McGinnis of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Annetta Prince of Batesville, Arkansas, Brenda (Paul Ralph) Atwill of Olive Branch, Mississippi, Dean (Janice) Tatum of Marion, Arkansas, Stephen (Pam) Tatum of Batesville and Ronnie Tatum of Batesville; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a stillborn daughter and his parents.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time Tuesday at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jimmy Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Mounds Park Cemetery in Lilbourn, Missouri.

Memorials may take the form of contributions to the Jackson Senior Center or Saint Francis Hospice.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.