Jesse Thomas Tatum 67, of Waller passed away Saturday February 28, 2009 in Cypress. Memorial services will be held 2:00PM Thursday March 5, 2009 in the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with John Tatum, Ray Tatum and Rebekah Clark officiating.

Jesse was born April 22, 1941 in Kennard, Louisiana to parents Ollie and Katie Kitchens Tatum. He is preceded in death by his parents and son Lester Tatum.

He is survived by his wife Carolyn Tatum of Waller, son Faron Tatum of Livingston, daughter in law Cathy Tatum of Livingston, granddaughters Rebekah Clark of Livingston, Jessica Tatum of Livingston, and great grandsons Draven Tatum, Lliam Clark, and Jude Tatum all of Livingston. He is also survived by his brothers Sidney Tatum of Center, Robert Tatum of Louisiana, Richard Tatum of New Caney, and Ray Tatum of New Caney, sisters Marie Streeter of Bastrop, Louisiana, Fay Kelly of Louisiana and Alma Moody of Louisiana.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Please sign the online guest book at www.cochranfh.com