Ernest Floyd Tatham, 88, passed away on October 10, 2024. Ernest was born on June 20, 1936 in Green Cove Springs, Florida to Floyd and Alva Tatham.
After graduating from High School, he served several years in the U.S. Army. He married Phyllis on August 31, 1957.
Ernest faithfully served as Pastor of New Beginning Ministries for 35 years. He was known to many as “Pastor” and his calling in life was to share the love of Jesus with others.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 65 years, Phyllis, and youngest son, Michael. He is survived by two sons, Danny (Kathy) and David (Peggy), one granddaughter, five grandsons, nine great-grandchildren and his brother, Jerry Tatham.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM at New Beginning Ministries, 6850 Robinson Road W, Jacksonville, FL, 32220. Lunch will be served at the church following the service.
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Baggett
October 12, 2024, 12:51 pm
So sorry for your loss of your father who is in the arms of his father and Savior and was a faithful servant , love y’all very much Warren and Georgianna
Joey Baldree
October 12, 2024, 1:02 pm
So sorry to hear about your Father,
ANN YARBROUGH- Sumner & Chosen of Waycross
October 14, 2024, 11:39 am
This has saddened my heart but I am rejoicing because I know he us with our Savior. Brother Ernest took our gospel group Chosen under his wings and for several years the last Sunday of every October Chosen if Waycross had a standing invitation to come and present the goodness of God in song and testimony and a little bit of preaching on the side with him and his church family, which he loved so much. Those October services was one of the highlights of our year and Chosen looked forward to being with brother Earnest and all his church family that we loved so much. Chosen will never ever forget this wonderful man of God, that God sent our way many years ago. I am not saying goodbye to him just see in later when I get to arrive there too. Sending love and prayers out to everyone who loved him as much or even more than we did and that was a whole lot!! LOVE & Prayers Sister Ann Yarbrough-Sumner & all of Chosen of Waycross, Ga.
Robert Sullivan
October 15, 2024, 9:33 am
I know he received many rewards when he stood before the Lord. He impacted my life. I will never forget after my first sermon “ he said never apologize for preaching the truth”. I love the Tatham Family! I am praying for you David,Peggy, Danny and Kathy!