John Harrison Tatum, 58, a resident of Wachapreague, VA, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in Nassawadox, VA. A native of Wachapreague, he was the son of the late John R. Tatum and the late Minnie Lee Barnes Tatum. He was a United States Navy Veteran, charter boat mate and V.F.W. member. He is survived by two cousins, Ray Barnes of Wachapreague and Raydean Turlington of Pungoteague, VA. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 2:00 PM at the Wachapreague Town Gazebo with Reverend Bobby Parks officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the John H. Tatum Burial Fund, P. O. Box 633, Exmore, Virginia 23350. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com Arrangements made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.