John William Tate Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John William Tate of Thomasville, North Carolina, whose life came to an end on October 20, 2024 at the age of 73, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John William Tate to show support.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Tate and Erma Tate; his daughter Takisha Drayton; and his sister Joanne Reed. He is survived by: his daughters, Cynthia Rogers (Timothy) and Tarjar Sinclair of Charlotte, NC; and his sisters, Ora Mae Falls of Lawrenceville, GA and Christine Hoey of Shelby, NC. He is also survived by four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 at 1:00 PM at the Friendship Baptist Church (106 Smith St, Thomasville, NC 27360). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 2nd 2024 at 2:00 PM at the same location.