Ahen and family,
I am so sorry about your father. My deepest condolences and sympathy.
I know there are no words to console you. 
All I have to say is that your father is in peace and in a glorious place but he will be living forever in you and your family remembering always the good memories and his love.
Prayers...
Respectfully,
Maria Magdalena Avila

So much enjoyed knowing you - occasionally playing golf with you and your buddy Don.  Great laughs after golf and learning of your business experiences.  You are missed. 

Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy. I love you, brother.

Fudge, I did enjoy all the bad golf we played.together. especially yours. Golf did give us a chance to live out a jimmy statement: "what you gonna do, act a fool."
Thank you for the laughs, the friendship, you defined the word,the big smile that was always there. And all the times you golfed like a man with a paper....

Jimmy was such a warm and fun loving person,   his loss will leave a hole that will never be filled. Hopefully the wonderful memories of him will, over time, help to fill the void. RIP tater.

So sorry for your loss .  Your family is in our thoughts and prayers   Jimmy's contagious smile and friendly personality will certainly be missed by many. -Jimmy and Libby McElduff (Lake Wylie,SC)

We are so sadden for your loss ,just know we are sending our love and prayers ,God bless you all love ,Alfred and Krista Tate

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jimmy was a special friend. We had such happy memories of our times double dating and having classes together at Harding!

I will miss Jimmy's sweet smile and great sense of humor.  God Bless the Tate family!

Jimmy was a great guy. I will remember how welcoming he was at THE Lodge.  My favorite memory I will cherish the time I got a lyft and we all went to Moosehead to watch Fudd play music.  We danced and hung out. He was a good dancer. Jimmy was so excited and happy that I got him to go somewhere spontaneous.  He said it was so much fun. He was greeted at the Moosehead with warm smiles. I don't believe he went anywhere without knowing someone. He will be missed.

Athen, I am sorry for the passing of your father. Fathers are special and their character and traits are often passed on to their son. I did not know your father but knowing you feel he did a wonderful job raising a fine and well respected son. I know he is truly proud of you and his family and for a father that is a blessing from god. He will always be in your heart. Take time to celebrate his life and share the family stories that he would laugh at and you remember. You and family are in my daily prayer. Ross Perrigo

My heart has broken into a million pieces.  My prayers are of comfort, love, and peace for Jimmy's family.  He is greatly missed by all who knew him.

A great person  to work with and to have known . Going to miss you tater.

Our prayers are with you in your time of sadness. We love you and wish you peace.

Anyone that was around Jimmy for even just 5 minutes knows he was truly one of a kind! I am proud to say he was one of the best friends I have ever had and even though life has taken us in different directions, I have not one doubt that if I ever needed anything I could have made one call to Jimmy Tate and he would have been there for me. He will be deeply missed!

"May the joy and the everlasting loving memories of your beloved be the driving force that helps you through this transition of life"  My deepest sympathies.

Brian Gantt

Jimmy was my first boss when I was a teenager at the Dairy Queen, he will be truly missed. Prayers for the family at this time.

How do you say Good Bye to your Big Brother.. Im speech less my heart  is bursting with screams of come back .. what will Mom and I do !!!  You said recently death comes you have to except it  .. you were trying to help me  get through if mom passed and your gone , why ? how can it be  ... Mom and I have said only Grace will get us through , the memories flood my head ... some days I can't breathe.. i feel lost in space  ... your new home I know is beautiful and you are with our Heavenly Father and earthly father , our sisters , grandparents I should be happy for you yet the tears keeps flooding like a river , I grieve for your children you were the best Dad ever and papa...  you will be missed I dont have much of a Heart left you and our sister took it with you

Rest in peace, Jimmy.  You were one of a kind and will be forever missed.

Jimmy, you always had the ability to make those around you smile and have a good time,RIP my friend.

To the family of Jimmy, please know that our hearts go out to all of you. Jimmy was a great friend and co-worker. A smile was always on his face and he loved life. It has been our pleasure knowing him and he will be greatly missed by all.

Jimmy, we are sure going to miss you and that smile.  You have a heart of gold. Rest in Peace.  Jim and Michele Goodwin

We are going to miss you Jimmy, I've worked with Jimmy for many years, seeing him and talking every day, God bless  you.

It was shocking news that brought tears to my eyes. And made me remember what it was like to truly cry. On that dreadful day, God decided it was your time to go away. Everyone felt the pain of losing such a kind and loving man. It is harder than I ever thought life could be without you. You were not only my uncle but my best friend, the light when all I saw was darkness. You smile lite up a room and your laughter always made my heart smile. So as I remember and hold you close to my heart , I will know that you are looking down on us all keeping us safe and making sure everything goes well in our life's. God truly blessed me when he gave you to me as my uncle. I will always treasure our conversations. RIP uncle Jimmy until we meet again, you will always be in my heart. I love you dearly

OBITUARY

James A Tate Jr Jr.

June 25, 1953 – July 10, 2017

McEwen Funeral Service at Sharon Memorial Park

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