1933
Freddy
2022
Freddy Tatom
July 11, 1933 — September 28, 2022
Our Dad & Papa, Freddy Marcus Tatom, peacefully passed from this world to Heaven on Sept 28, 2022 at Hendricks Hospice, Abilene, TX with his family by his side.
A time of celebration of his life will be at the First Baptist Church of Cross Plains on Sunday, Oct 2, 2022, at 3:30 pm, with visitation Saturday night, Oct 1, 2022, at Higginbotham Funeral Home from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Interment will be at Atwell Cemetery following the service.
Freddy was born in Terry County on July 11, 1933. He was adopted by Alton and Eunice Tatom shortly thereafter at Hendricks Home for Children, Abilene, TX. He married Recie Clark Tatom on November 25, 1953. He was in the US Army and one of their very first homes was in New York City, there they had their 1st son, Larry Mark Tatom. After Freddy’s discharge they moved back home where they welcomed their 2nd son, Raymond Lynn Tatom, in Brownwood, TX. They were married 67 years.
Freddy worked for Johnson Truck and Supply and West Texas Utilities while also farming and ranching. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cross Plains and a Deacon with the church since 1980. Freddy loved his LORD, his church, and his family. One of his greatest joys was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Recie, and his parents Alton and Eunice Tatom.
Survivors include his sons: Larry Tatom of Cross Plains, Lynn Tatom and wife Kim of Abilene; Grandchildren: Michael Tatom and wife Jodi of Burnet, TX, Keith Retz of Groesbeck, TX, Rusty Retz of Groesbeck, TX, Jacob Tatom of Ft Collins, CO, Angela Adams and husband Chris of Abilene, TX, Tamara Briscoe and husband Paul of Abilene, TX. Great-grandchildren: Blaine, Ryder, Shylah, Lauriel, Kaylan, Wyatt, Colt, Tye, and Jaxon.
The family would like to thank Shelia Bell Taylor for her care and devotion to Freddy, along with Homestead Rehab & Nursing Home, and Hendrick Hospice and their exceptional staff.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a Memorial to any of the following:
First Baptist Church, PO Box 130, Cross Plains, TX 76443
Atwell Cemetery Association, C/O Anita Foster, 11702 Hwy 3265, Cisco, TX 76437
Cross Plains Senior Center, PO Box 144, Cross Plains, TX 76443
A time of celebration of his life will be at the First Baptist Church of Cross Plains on Sunday, Oct 2, 2022, at 3:30 pm, with visitation Saturday night, Oct 1, 2022, at Higginbotham Funeral Home from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Interment will be at Atwell Cemetery following the service.
Freddy was born in Terry County on July 11, 1933. He was adopted by Alton and Eunice Tatom shortly thereafter at Hendricks Home for Children, Abilene, TX. He married Recie Clark Tatom on November 25, 1953. He was in the US Army and one of their very first homes was in New York City, there they had their 1st son, Larry Mark Tatom. After Freddy’s discharge they moved back home where they welcomed their 2nd son, Raymond Lynn Tatom, in Brownwood, TX. They were married 67 years.
Freddy worked for Johnson Truck and Supply and West Texas Utilities while also farming and ranching. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Cross Plains and a Deacon with the church since 1980. Freddy loved his LORD, his church, and his family. One of his greatest joys was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Recie, and his parents Alton and Eunice Tatom.
Survivors include his sons: Larry Tatom of Cross Plains, Lynn Tatom and wife Kim of Abilene; Grandchildren: Michael Tatom and wife Jodi of Burnet, TX, Keith Retz of Groesbeck, TX, Rusty Retz of Groesbeck, TX, Jacob Tatom of Ft Collins, CO, Angela Adams and husband Chris of Abilene, TX, Tamara Briscoe and husband Paul of Abilene, TX. Great-grandchildren: Blaine, Ryder, Shylah, Lauriel, Kaylan, Wyatt, Colt, Tye, and Jaxon.
The family would like to thank Shelia Bell Taylor for her care and devotion to Freddy, along with Homestead Rehab & Nursing Home, and Hendrick Hospice and their exceptional staff.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a Memorial to any of the following:
First Baptist Church, PO Box 130, Cross Plains, TX 76443
Atwell Cemetery Association, C/O Anita Foster, 11702 Hwy 3265, Cisco, TX 76437
Cross Plains Senior Center, PO Box 144, Cross Plains, TX 76443
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