James is survived by his daughter Glenda Derry of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his daughter Patti Phelps of Gadsden, Alabama; his daughter-in-law Debbi Tatum of Peyton, Colorado; his step-daughter Michi Wruck of Parker, Colorado; his step-daughter Linda Coco of Whitefish, Montana; and his step-daughter Lyla Street of Monument, Colorado; Many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by his wife Kiyo (Takagi) Tatum; his son Thomas Tatum; his partner Kay Meyers.
A committal service with military honors for James will be held Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2:30 PM at Ft. Logan National Cemetery, 4440 W. Kenyon Ave, Denver, CO.
Contributions in James' memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Dove-Witt.com for the Tatum family.
