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Life Reflections
eflections of
The Life Story of Mr. Robert Lee Tate, Sr.
Mr. Robert Lee Tate Sr. was born August 8, 1933, in Tate County, Mississippi, to the late Robert Ford Tate and Annie Mae Tate (Jamison).
He made his transition into his eternity on Monday, June 14, 2021, at Baptist Hospital.
He had a strong love for family, a keen eye for fashion, with a very affectionate smile.
On May 9, 1949, he was united in Holy Matrimony to the love of his life, Effie Mae Tate. To this union, nine children were born. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 68 years. Of the nine children, three preceded him: Robert Lee Tate, Jr., Herbert Lee Tate, and Doris Bryant Harris. Three sisters preceded him in death: Hattie Bell, Arlillie Taylor, and Thelma McBride.
Affectionately referred to as “Buddy” to some and “Papa Tate” to others spent most of his life as a truck driver and entrepreneur. He was a man of many facets; he created opportunities for him and his family by opening a neighbor grocery, “Tate Sundry.”
Robert ensured that family time was a priority. He confessed his love for Christ at an early age. He had a love for BBQ and music. These values were instilled in him during his development with the help of Ida Belle Tate. he was a man of simplicity.
Reflections
Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory: six children, Janis Faye Tate, Melvin Tate, Effie Williams (Zachary), Calvin Tate, Debra Tate Davis, and Glenda Renae Ingram (Kevin); twenty-one grandchildren; one sister-in-law Idessie West and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, June 19, 2021 11:00 A.M.
Orleans
Rd.
Church of Christ
3885 Orleans Rd. • Memphis, Tennessee 38116
Gaithor Key ~ Officiating ~
Processional
Congregational Singing
Hymn
Scripture Reading: Old Testament New Testament
Prayer
Inspiration Selection
Expressions of Love
Martrel Sholar
Tina Rodgers
Shelia Jeffries
Words of Comfort
Inspiration Selection.................................................................Terry Danner
Acknowledgments
Eulogy........................................................................................Gaithor Key
Recessional
There is Nothing Like
Family
is not an important thing, it is
Family Everything
Family
The UniT of TrUe Love
~Acknowledgements~
We, the family of Robert Lee Tate, Sr. wish to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude for every thought, prayer, words of comfort, and the act of kindness shown during our time of bereavement. May God Bless You All. Special Thanks to: Parkway Rehabilitation Center and Baptist Memorial Hospital.
~Honorary Pallbearers ~
Zachary Williams, Sr.
Calvin Tate
Kevin Ingram
Willie Frank Harris
Melvin Tate Jeramie Tate
Malik Price
~Active Pallbearers ~
John Bradley
Jaron Robinson Demarcus Sholar
Martel Sholar Antwone Tate
Marlon Hampton, Sr. Zachary Williams, Jr.
