Darren Terrell Tatum

Darren Terrell Tatum (52), of New Orleans, Louisiana, quietly departed this life Monday, March 23rd, 2020. At an early age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined Plymouth Rock Missionary Baptist Church where he was a dedicated member. Darren was born to Thad "Jack" and Gertrude G. Tatum, September, 1967, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He graduated from John McDonogh in 1987 and received a Bachelor of Arts from Grambling State University in 1993. His beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of maternal uncle Albert Bernard Griffin (New Orleans, Louisiana), and Paternal aunt Joesphine Gibson (New Orleans, Louisiana). Darren leaves behind a number of siblings Douglas Tatum, Larry Tatum, Thad H. Tatum, Jr, Mrs. Cynthia & Kenneth Sims of (New Orleans, Louisiana) Michael Tatum (United States), Mrs. Gilda & Michael Johnson (Aurora, Colorado), Mrs. Glenda Atkins & Keith Atkins (Atlanta, Georgia), Gloria Tatum (Memphis, Tennessee), Mark & Betty Tatum (Houston, Texas), and Victor Tatum (Chicago, Illinois). He leaves as his legacy a number of nephews and nieces and wonderful cousins. Darren leaves in his memories several grand-nieces and nephews. The family wants to acknowledge his friendship of Brothers, which he also leaves to cherish his memory to several devoted FRIENDS Corey Dowden, Thaylen & Stacy Armstead, and Glenn & Shondra Williams. Darren will always be remembered as a huge fan of the New Orleans Saints. Darren was preceded in death by Thad Tatum Sr., (Father), Gertrude G. Tatum, (Mother), Christine G. Green (Aunt), Leanna G. Garner (Aunt), Bruce Tatum, (Brother), Eric Tatum, (Brother), Kenneth Tatum, (Brother), Napoleon Tatum, (Uncle), Akira Dozier, (Grand-Niece) and Verizine Cowart (Aunt). Darren was a loving FRIEND, brother, uncle, and college football player. He worked for the Orleans Parish School District as a substitute teacher and assistant high school football coach until he retired in 2005 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people. A reception will follow at The Tatum's Family House located 3237 Belfort Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana.. The Tatum family would also like to thank his devoted sister Cynthia Sims his caregiver for stepping up to take on the maternal responsibility of providing her brother with a quality of life. Due to COVID-19, the Funeral Service is private. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70125.

Darren Terrell Tatum

March 23, 2020