Joel "Sonny" Tatum, 57, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away on December 17, 2017.
Sonny was a lifelong hairdresser in the Louisville community.
He was born on December 5, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Joel and Beverly (Payton) Tatum. Sonny was also preceded in death by his grandparents, aunts and uncles.
Sonny is survived by his sisters, Deborah Jones, Joelene Tatum, nephews Daniel and David Ritchey, and a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (235 Juneau Drive, Louisville, KY 40243).
His funeral ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at 11:00 am at the funeral home with entombment to follow at Resthaven Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to his caregivers, doctors, nurses and friends that helped him throughout his illness.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Salvation Army of Louisville.
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