Randall Tatman Obituary

Age - 73

October 7, 2023

Paris, IL

Randall August Tatman, 73, of Paris, Illinois, passed away at 10:24 p. m. Thursday, October 5, 2023, at his home. He was retired after over fifty years as a truck driver. He was born November 4, 1949, in Highland, Illinois, the son of the late Ralph Frederick and Irma Belle (Hagler) Tatman. He married Vickie C. Pearce on June 30, 1984, in Oakland, Illinois, and she survives. Other survivors include seven children, Lesa (Chris) Fairbanks of McDonald, Tennessee, Tina Cobb of Bloomington, Illinois, Kelly (Steve) Atterson of Clinton, Indiana, Shelly (Anthony) Johnson of Paris, Elizabeth (Matt) Keck of Chrisman, Illinois, Brandy (A. J. ) Tucker of Paris, and Rodney (Cheyenne) Tatman of Paris; two brothers, David Aldridge and Ralph Tatman, Jr. ; three sisters, Pegeen Wiseman, Judy Rigdon, and Andrea Rogers; twenty-five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. Randy enjoyed being active in Scouts for many years. He will be remembered as a faithful husband, devoted father, and proud grandfather who left a legacy of always putting family first. For those who wish, the family suggests that memorials be made to Boy Scouts of America. SERVICE INFORMATIONAt his request, all services and interment will be private. Templeton Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Please consider sharing a memory, photo, or condolence with Randy's family at www. TempletonFuneralHome. com

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