Russell B. Tatum, 43, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 after his eight year battle with cancer. He resided in Newport News and was formerly of Hampton. Russ is survived by his parents, Jackie W. and Russell B. Tatum, Jr.; his partner of ten years, Sunny Wood; her two boys Austin & Aidan; his cherished dachshund, Lulu; his brother, Michael Tatum; his two nieces Hannah and Amber; and many other family and friends.