Allen Tatum

Allen Louis Tatum, 51, lifelong resident of Chattanooga area, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2012.He was a graduate of Red Bank High School and of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. He had been an engineer for 23 years with Roper.Survivors include his parents, George and Evidene Tatum; brother, Bruce Tatum; girlfriend, Andrea Necklen; several cousins.Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace.Interment will follow in Chattanooga Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in honor of Allen.Visit www.lanefh.com to share condolences.Visitation is 4 -9 p.m. Thursday at Lane Funeral Home, Ashland Terrace, 423-877-3524.