Carlton O. Tatum, age 86, of Saxe, passed away November 13, 2020.  He was born and raised in Charlotte County.  He served in the U. S. Army as a mail carrier in 1956-1957, and was a retired farmer. Carlton was preceded in death by a son, Tony Tatum. Surviving are his wife of 62 years, Annie Tatum; children:  David C. Tatum (Janet), Melissa Young (Herman, deceased), Todd D. Tatum (Paula) and Penny A. Powell (Wayne); 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild; brother, Samuel Tatum and wife Barbara; sister, Hazel Johnson; sister-in-law, Lillie Mae Tatum. Graveside services will be held 2:00 pm Monday at The Ferrell Family Cemetery in Saxe.Wood Funeral Service is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.woodfuneralservice.com.