George Winfred Tatum

George Tatum, age 75 of Gatesville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2026 at Coryell Community Church. The family will receive visitors Thursday evening, September 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Scott’s Funeral Home.

George Winfred Tatum was born on April 13, 1951, in Gatesville, Texas to the late Ed and Frances Marshall Tatum. He grew up and attended school in Gatesville, graduating from Gatesville High School in 1969. After graduation, George began working in construction, framing houses and doing carpentry work. He later worked in HVAC installation for Circle R Heating and Air. In 2009 he began working for the Coryell County Maintenance Department, where he eventually became the Maintenance Supervisor before retiring in 2020.

Throughout his entire life, George was always there for others and was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. He had a servant’s heart and believed in taking care of others.

On September 23, 1977, George married Cherie Harris inside of the Coryell County Courthouse. Together, they made their home in Gatesville in the Hay Valley Community, celebrating 48 wonderful years of marriage.

George loved spending time along the banks of the Leon River and enjoyed taking a good road trip. He also enjoyed camping, playing cards and dominoes, but most of all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends. George never met a stranger and never forgot a face. He loved people deeply, and he was loved by everyone who knew him.

George was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Tommy and Joe Edd Tatum; his grandparents; and his faithful dog, Speck.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cherie Tatum; sons, Scott Tatum and wife Nikole, and Logan Tatum and wife Carly; brothers, Ted Tatum and wife Louann, and Billy Tatum and wife Patti; sister, Susie Davidson and husband Jimmy; sister-in-law, Cynthia Tatum; grandchildren, Chelsea Tatum, Scout Key, Gracie Key, Jett Wright, Kaitlin Tatum, Zakery and Brayden Tatum, and Jeremiah Tatum; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends.