Elmer Daniels Tatum Sr.

Elmer Daniels Tatum Sr., 75, a native of Lafayette, La., and resident of Berwick, La., died at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011.

Mr. Tatum was a graduate of Morgan City High School and attended SLI (now UL). A man of many trades, he dedicated his professional career to the oil field industry. He also volunteered much of his time to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Department, where he served as commander of the Sheriff’s Reserve for over 10 years. In his free time he enjoyed working with his hands but his true passion, other than his family, was golf. He made his way across the country and the world playing historical courses and resorts along the way.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patricia Tatum; children, Elmer Jr. and Derek (Kristin) Tatum and Patti (Phil) Geho; five grandchildren; and his beloved dog SuSu.

Interment was at Morgan City Mausoleum. (Hargrave)

Elmer Daniels Tatum Sr.