Born on February 8, 1940 in Charlottesville, to the late Cassel A. Tate and Frances Owens Hensley.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Caroline Tate Campbell.
He survived by a wife, Janet Kemp Tate.
Also survived by two sons, Robbie (Cindy) and Brandon (Susie); four grandchildren, Wesley (Destiny) Tate, Megan Tate Price, McKala and Kenedy Tate; three great grandchildren, Sawyer Price, Pearl and Delilah Tate; a brother, Frankie (Becky) of Mt. Sidney; four nieces and an extended family and friends.
The body was cremated and burial will be private.
A Celebration of his Life will be held August 16, 2019 from 6 to 8 pm at the Luray Caverns Club Golf House.
Memorial contributions can be made to Page Paws, 272 Balkamore Hill Rd., Stanley, VA 22851 or Page County SPCA, 1261 Goodrich Rd., Stanley, VA 22851.
Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home in Shenandoah is handling arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com.
