Charles Ronald Tate, age 73, of Peoria, Arizona passed away on December 10, 2020. Ron was born on August 23, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the son of the late Charles Edgar & Annie L. Tate of Dundalk, Maryland. He was a 1965 graduate of Dundalk High School and spent 4 years in the United States Air Force after graduation. He worked as an electrician at Western Electric, transferring to Phoenix when the Point Breeze Plant closed and retiring from there. He enjoyed swap meets, auctions and was an avid animal lover. He is survived by his beloved life partner Karen Zobler of Youngtown, AZ; sister Judy Copeland & husband Alan of Dundalk, MD; brother James Richard Tate of Dundalk, MD: niece Jennifer Black & husband Greg of Columbia, MD; nephew Matthew Copeland & wife Pam of Fallston, MD; great nephews Ethan Black & Ben Copeland; great niece Avery Copeland. Arrangement entrusted to Advantage Golden Door, Youngtown, Arizona.