DRAKESBORO – Henry “Cotton” Earl Tatum, 82, of Drakesboro, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home. Born September 22, 1938, in Muhlenberg County. He was a coal miner at Gibraltar Coal Mines, and was also a farmer. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, and a member of Central City Masonic Lodge and the Cattleman’s Association. He was preceded in death by his son, Troy Tatum; brothers Walter Tatum and Bobby Tatum; and great-grandson Jacob Tatum.
Survivors include his wife, Myrna Brown Tatum of Drakesboro; sons Carlos (Lori) Tatum of Central City and Kevin (Crystal) Tatum of Greenville; grandchildren Jared (Johanna) Tatum, Preston Tatum, Lauren Jill (Daniel) Mercer, and Christian Tatum; great-grandchildren Tate Mercer, Liv Mercer, Alex Tatum, James Tyler Wooley, and Tabitha Marie Trenda; and sisters Annie Duvall, Hazel Duvall, Linda (Jerry) Morphew, and Pat Jernigan (Phil Hamilton).
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 7, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church, with Bro. Greg Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday after 5:00 p.m. at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City. Family and friends who are attending the visitation or funeral service are asked to wear a face mask for the safety of all those in attendance, in accordance with the governor’s mandate. In compliance with health and public safety directives, capacity will be limited in accordance with state guidelines. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com.
