Robert "Bob" Gerald Tatom

August 3, 1935 ~ October 6, 2024
Born in:
New York City, NY
Resided in:
Pinehurst, NC
Robert Gerald Tatom, 89, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, with his beloved wife, Joyce, by his side. They were married for 69 years and had two daughters, Julie & Susan. Bob never met a stranger and was a friend to all.
Bob attended the University of Florida and earned an MBA from Columbia University, NYC. His career in sales led him across many parts of the country. He was an entrepreneur and real estate developer. He retired to Pinehurst in the late ‘90s and enjoyed golf on a weekly basis.
He loved to travel, golf, basketball, and all things Gators. He was happiest when he was entertaining and was an accomplished cook. He was the consummate host. Bob will be sorely missed. All he touched will never forget him – he will live on in our memories.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at later date.
Condolences can be made at: PinesFunerals.com
Powell Funeral Home is serving the Tatom family.
There are so many meaningful memories
Of our time together, I feel extremely fortunate to be his child. I know his particular sense of humor and insight will live on in me and give me comfort and a smile for the rest of my days.
Extremely sad to hear of Bob’s passing. Bob hired me out of college, with no sales experience, to work with him at Wallace Business Forms. He was a great “Boss” but an even better friend. He taught me many things about Sales and people skills that I used throughout my career. Bob was blessed with a great family, especially his wife Joyce. Together they made a truly wonderful team. I will miss Bob and his stories about his career. Rest in peace my friend
I can barely remember a time you weren’t making me laugh! There are so many wonderful memories, throughout my entire life! The laughter… omg, and the bear hugs!! You gave the best hugs ever! I’ll miss the hugs and all the laughter, Mr. Tatom. I am so very grateful to have you and the entire Tatom clan in my life! And don’t tell Mrs. Tatom but that seafood frittata! The very best!!!… and yes, you smell good! LOL
GODSPEED, MR. TATOM, GODSPEED!
Until we meet again..
All my love,
Suzanne
XOXOXO
I have arbitrarily picked July 1999 as the date. Dates have faded, but the memory of Bobby marching into the house and taking over the preparation of dinner with his Beer Butt Chicken from the south remains fresh, and tasty. We actually had to go out to buy the cans of beer!
Bobby, though we still hardly know all there was to know of you, we love you!
What a presence!
Ed and Christine Reno
Salt Point, NY
I was so sorry to learn of Bob’s passing. I have many wonderful memories, most recently of Bobby and Joyce visiting Paul and me in Miami. And now I think of Bob and Paul and Jim Fenner up there toastiing each other and having a grand old time reflecting on all the good times we had together over the years. Love and hugs to Joyce and Julie and Susan from Lois Neidhart.
Thanks for a lifelong friendship and for always always everywhere you lived you and Joyce always found room for me. Loved you Sotela