Mr. Charles Michael Tatum, of Waleska, GA, died Monday, August 22, 2011 in Cherokee County. He was born August 23, 1962 in Douglasville, Ga to the late Charles Wesley and Vivadon Turner Tatum. Charles enjoyed fishing, building, outdoor activities and watching game shows. Mr. Tatum is survived by his daughter, April Tatum, of Jackson; son, Austin Tatum, of Jackson; step-daughter, Alicia Phillips, of Waleska; sisters, Pam and Crystal; brother, Rusty; fiance, Rhonda Millsap, of Waleska. Memorial services for Mr. Charles Tatum will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, August 26, 2011 from the Chapel of Sherrell Funeral Home with Rev. John Sherrell officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday evening. Those who wish may sign the on-line guest registry at www.sherrellfh.com. Sherrell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Charles Michael Tatum.