Robert David Tantum, Jr.

2025.

Born in Trenton, NJ on December 6, 1949 to the late Robert D. Tantum, Sr. and the late

Charlotta Wilkes Tantum, Bob spent his early years in Clearwater, Florida. He was

drafted into the US Army in 1968, served in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in

November 1971. After the Army Bob worked in numerous fields, he retired in 2014 from

the US Government where he worked for the Transportation Security Administration.

He is survived by his wife, Kathleen and their son Christopher, and his sister, Janice

Morgan (Don) of Myrtle Beach, SC. He was preceded in death by his brother William

(Billy) Tantum (Karen), and his sister Joellen Norwood (Jack). He leaves behind many

beloved nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many friends.

Those who knew Bob well knew him as kind, generous and able to bring laughter to

almost any situation. He loved animals, especially dogs and was known by many as

‘the dog whisperer” as every dog he met was drawn to him immediately. Bob loved to

travel, fish and watch baseball and softball.

A burial service honoring Bob will be held at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery on

January 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date to

honor his memory.