Wesley Towler Tatum, 59, of Stuart went to his heavenly home on August 1, 2025 after a courageous battle against cancer. Despite the challenges he faced over the past year, he always kept a positive outlook and never complained or stopped smiling.
He is preceded in death by his parents, David Towler and Sally Rogers Tatum and grandparents, Towler and Pearl Tatum and Wesley and Rachel Rogers. Surviving is his devoted and loving soulmate and childhood sweetheart of 40 1/2 years, Sharon Clark Tatum, of the home. He spoke constantly of how blessed he was to have her and how hard she worked to care for him during this battle. He is also survived by his children Cassandra Tatum Carter (Kevin) of Walkertown, NC and Cameron Patrick Tatum (Rachel) of Stuart, VA; grandsons, Everett Samuel Carter, Elijah Wesley Carter, and David Cameron Tatum; brother, David Patrick Tatum of Stuart, VA; mother-in-law, Ruby Clark of Stuart, VA; and brother- and sister-in-law, Duane and Sandra Sloan of Greensboro, NC.
Those who knew Wesley knew his joy, his unwavering devotion, and how well he served others. He loved and served the Lord wholeheartedly and was a devoted member of New Hope Community Church. He truly embodied the fruits of the Spirit and led his family so well in these values. He adored his community and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He was so excited each year to create and orchestrate his Christmas light display for his community to enjoy. He had the ability to make friends with anyone and created so many of these treasured friendships throughout his years at Bassett Walker and Belews Creek Steam Station. He leaves a wonderful legacy and will be dearly missed.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, August 4th at 11am at Moody Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Collins officiating. Family will receive friends starting at 9:30am. Burial will follow at the Tatum Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the PARC Workshop, 674 Wood Brothers Drive, Stuart, Virginia 24171 and the Tatum Family Cemetery, c/o Kim Harris, 4949 Ayers Orchard Road, Stuart, Virginia 24171.
