Dr. Alex P. Tatum, a decades-long resident of Alaska, was born January 07, 1949 to his parents Moir and Nellie (née Duvall) Tatum in Goochland, Virginia. Surrounded by family, his adventurous spirit left this earth on September 02, 2024. An educator, administrator, Boy Scout, community builder, Rotarian, spiritual leader, and East High T-Bird, Alex had a relentless curiosity about the world and life, a willingness to share in laughter, and treated people with kindness and generosity.
Alex also was a proud husband and father and a beloved grandfather/Lolo. He is survived by his wife Pearl, his eight children Cherise (Dan), Claire (Carl), Joenathan (Paulina), Cicely (Walter), Jordan (Tess), Jareth, Jacob, and James; brothers Calvin and Beunice, and sister Dr. Mary Chappell (Douglas); 12 grandchildren and various nieces and nephews and numerous cousins and relatives in Virginia, North Carolina, Colorado and across the country to include Joan Tatum, Jeanette Graham, Ronald Clanton, and Bert Clanton.
To honor Alex’s memory, a viewing service will be held at Cedar Lawns Memorial Park, on Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 12 to 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to In Memory of Alex Tatum.
A celebration of life will later be held in Alaska, date TBD.
Alex lived a life to be proud of, is deeply loved, and will be dearly missed.
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