Carlton Oliver Tatum

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.