Readus Ray Tatum, 77, of Beebe, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. He was born in Lewis County, Tennessee, on October 29, 1944, to the late Bert and Bessie Tatum.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Cathy Terry Tatum; sons, Jeremy Tatum (Valerie), and Joshua Tatum (Tiffani); grandchildren, Chloe and Callie Tatum; sisters, Joyce Hildenbrandt (Jerry), Sherry Beck (Ron), and Teresa Hogan; brother, Keith Tatum (Jennifer); and furry friend, Sweetie Pie.

He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Pat Hogan.