TATE, Stephen M., age 61 of Beavercreek passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Miami Valley Hospital. He is survived by his wife Becky; his mother Janet Tate, of Little Rock, AR; son Nathan Tate, of New York, NY; daughter Mary Kathryn, of New York, NY; brother Galen Tate, of CT; brother & sister-in-law Byron (Pat) Tate, of Pine Bluff, AR; three nephews Ethan Tate, Cody Curtis, and Keaton Curtis; one niece Kristen Curtis. He was a retired Air Force Colonel. He presently worked at CSC. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, August 4, 2012 with reception to follow at Patterson Park Church, 3655 East Patterson Road, Beavercreek, OH 45430. Full military burial to follow in Little Rock, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Tecumseh Council, 326 South Thompson, Springfield, OH 45506 or to Patterson Park Church. Services in care of TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME, BEAVERCREEK, CHAPEL. Condolences to www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.