of Lamar, AR
December 8, 1935 - September 12, 2021
Guy Louis Tate, Sr., was born December 8, 1935 in Walnut, Arkansas, to the late Joseph and Myrtle (Ricketts) Tate. He passed away on September 12, 2021, at Arkansas Hospice House, Russellville, Arkansas, at the age of 85. Guy enjoyed being outdoors, beekeeping, woodworking, gardening, hunting and fishing. He loved spending time with his family.
Guy is proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph and Myrtle (Ricketts) Tate, his wife Marilyn Sue (Crice) Tate, one daughter, Evonne McClaine.
He leaves behind three daughters, Sherry Tate of Lamar, Arkansas, Jessica and husband Justin Edwards of Clarksville, Arkansas, Elizabeth Kemp of Knoxville, Arkansas; three sons, Guy Tate, Jr and wife Norma of Ozone, Arkansas, James and wife, Karen Tate of Lamar, Arkansas, Douglas Tate and girlfriend, Ginger Hager of Lamar, Arkansas, son-in-law George McClaine of Lamar, Arkansas; fifteen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; one sister Betty Tate, and a host of other family and friends.
An open visitation will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021 and Friday, September 17, 2021 from 8:00 A.M to 4:00 P.M. at Roller-Cox Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Tate's funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18, 2021 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 240 Country Club Dr. Clarksville, Arkansas 72830 with Bro. Garry Trotter officiating. Burial will be in the Holman Cemetery, Lamar, Arkansas with Travis Kemp, Heath Kemp, Justin Edwards, Brian Fetters, Dalton Fetters, Nathan McClaine and Derrick Tate serving as pallbearers.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home (479) 754-2201
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16 Condolence(s)
Claudia & Andy Chambliss
Sunday, September 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss. I wish my son, Andy had gotten to know his birth paternal grandfather and family. Again we are so sorry. We would have attended the funeral but his health is not good and with Covid, we were afraid to. Our prayers to the family.
Leona Scarlett
Saturday, September 18, 2021
I'm so sorry for your lost. I rember Guy being one of the first people that I met moving to Arkansas.
Valerie Pentzer
Friday, September 17, 2021
My condolences to you Liz and your family. May God wrap his arms around you and comfort you and give you peace.
Jerry Edwards
Friday, September 17, 2021
Thinking of you brother if need us just call.
Ernie Hern
Friday, September 17, 2021
If need anything Doug I am here for you.
Randy and Pam Warren
Thursday, September 16, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. He was really sweet man that will be missed. Hugs to each and everyone.
James Melson and Terrie Melson
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
So sorry to hear of your loss. You family is in our prayers.
Rhonda Johnson Smith
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Sorry for your loss
Nicky
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
I'm so sorry to all the family, he was a great person, always taking my grandma fresh produce... And checking in on her, a truly great friend ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ’™ðŸ’™
Jennifer tollison
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Your family is in our prayers
Sue Harmon
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathies and prayers for the family.
Dora Fox Grigsby
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Thoughts and Prayers for each family and friends of Mr. Tate. He will be dearly missed. Fly with the angels
Liz dmith
Monday, September 13, 2021
Rest in the arms of god. You will be missed
Jennifer Edwards
Monday, September 13, 2021
Prayers for all of you â¤ï¸
Brenda lowry
Monday, September 13, 2021
So sorry for your loss prayers and hugs for all of you
Sandy Johnson West
Monday, September 13, 2021
Hugs and thoughts for you all.