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Obituary For James Tatman Jr.
OPELOUSAS – Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Bellevue Street Baptist Church in Opelousas, LA for Mr. James Tatman Jr., 92, who entered eternal rest on Monday, May 20, 2024 at his residence in Opelousas, LA. Interment will be in Mount Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, 2112 Cottonpatch Rd., Whiteville, LA.
Rev. Brian Alfred, Pastor of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, will be officiating the funeral service.
Mr. Tatman was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. He was an educator for 31 years with the St. Landry Parish School System. He was a member of the Louisiana Education Association and National Education Association. He served as President of St. Landry Parish Teacher Education Association. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #529. He received The City of Opelousas Vision 2000 Award.
Mr. Tatman’s memories are being cherished by: his three sons, James Wayne (Debra) Tatman Sr. of Baker, LA, Michael (Linda) Tatman of Carencro, LA and Ronald (Eula) Tatman of Grovetown, GA; two daughters, Debra Fruge and Kathy Meullione, both of Opelousas, LA; one brother, Foster Tatmon Sr. of Port Arthur, TX; one sister, Thelma Forsythe of Opelousas, LA; ten grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Mr. Tatman is preceded in death by: his wife, Shirley Brooks Tatman; his parents, James and Ida Hall Tatman, Sr.; two sons, Launey and Laney Tatman; five brothers, Daley, Harold, Aaron, Murphy and Alton Tatman; and two sisters, Jonnie Mae LeBlanc and Rosemary Brown.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at Bellevue Street Baptist Church.
Words of condolences may be expressed at fordandjosephfh.com
Ford and Joseph Funeral Home, 907 N. Market St., Opelousas, LA, (337) 942-6750, is in charge of arrangements.
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Alton Tatman, Jr sent Enduring Spirit Pothos Basket for James Tatman Jr. - May 29, 2024
To my cousin Ronald and Family and my Tatmon/Tatman family. My heart is heavy. My condolences for this loss. Sending love and hugs your way. Alton Tatman, Jr
With deepest sympathy
Iyon Thomas-Singleton and Family Austin, Texas
Condolences to the Tatman family. May God wrap His arms around you until the pain stop. Know your dad live a rich life in Christ and his legacy will go on in what he has taught you. Hold on, be strong, God got you. Barbara Evans
Condolences and prayers to the family of Mr. James Tatman, Jr. May he rest in peace.
May peace and comfort be with you and your family at this difficult time. Sheriff Bobby J Guidroz
Micheal you and siblings have my condolences. I will keep you and your family in prayers. May the Lord watch over you and your family in this difficult times. Joyce Gailes Milburn.SG8DG
Please accept my sincere condolences. Charles Jagneaux
To my cousin and family, I send to you all blessings and my heartfelt condolences. I am so glad that I got to see Uncle. Thank you. Another titan of the Tatman family has received his wings. I pray your peace. I send my love. May God bring comfort and peace to all of the family.
I love you all!
To the Family of Deacon James Tatman, Jr.: My sincere condolences to the Tatman family for the loss of my long-time friend. Thank you for always being so loving and for sharing the spirit of hospitality over the years. My prayers and with you.
To the Family of Deacon James Tatman, Jr.: My sincere condolences to the Tatman family for the loss of my long-time friend. Thank you for always being so loving and for sharing the spirit of hospitality over the years. My prayers and with you.
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