Roy “Frankie” Franklin Tatum Jr.
November 1, 1960 - August 19, 2024

Roy Franklin “Frankie” Tatum Jr., age 63, of Ringgold, Georgia passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024. He was a life long resident of the North Georgia area and of the Baptist faith. Frankie worked at Bailey’s BBQ for fifteen years and enjoyed collecting coins, baseball cards, and stamps. Some of his most cherished times were spent listening to music, watching movies, and playing games with his son.
He is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Tatum; mother, Gay Beshears; father, Roy Frank Tatum Sr., as well as his grandparents.
Frankie is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Cindy Tatum; children, Adam Tatum, Amanda Tatum, Jessica (Wesley) Hubbard; siblings, Teresa (Grady) Skiles Loveless, Stephen (Teresa) Tatum, Jeannie (Chad) Tatum; grandchildren, Weston, Elysia, Jeremy, and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024 in the funeral home chapel. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes Wallis – Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, Georgia.