of Jonesboro, AR
September 15, 1936 - May 21, 2009
Quillen Ray Tate, of Jonesboro, was born September 15th, 1936 to the late Avery and Mary Jane Tate of Bono, AR and entered Heaven's Gate on Thursday, May 21st, 2009 at the age of 72.
In 1963 he and his business partner, J.T. Pearce, started J & R Concrete Works, Inc which he continued operating on his own after the death of his partner in 1965. He also owned and operated Indian Ready Mix, Inc., Northside Sand and Gravel, and Indian Equipment Rental. In 1989, he co-owned and operated 141 Sand and Gravel until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Jonesboro.
Mr. Tate was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Stella Mae Burrow Tate and two sons, Terry Tate and Joe Tate; one great granddaughter, Carissa Jade (C.J.) Tate-Humphrey; four brothers, Ellis Ray, Marlie, Wilford, and Sanford Tate; and two sisters, Valney Cook and Dorothy Tate.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Garry and Darla Tate of Jonesboro; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Larry Hensley of Memphis, TN; one brother Darrell Tate of Jonesboro, two sisters Vercie Dulaney of Bono and Bernice Pelfrey of Walhalla, SC. Eight grandchildren, Allen Tate, Jason Tate, Kim Gay, Jeffrey Tate, Brandi Tate, Shayna Tate, Brenon Hensley and Bryson Hensley, as well as 11 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with Jerry Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Herman cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mark Orr, Eddie Tate, Ronnie Tate, Brett Tate, Gary Randel, Calvin Burrow.
Visitation will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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14 Condolence(s)
Jason tate
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Pawpaw I wish you could see me now you would be so proud I love and miss you so much. You were my teacher my best friend. Sis is gone now I am so lost I love u
Karen Tate
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Cheryl and Garry,
I am so very sorry I missed your Dad's funeral. I just now found out about his passing. I know how close your dad and mine always were. I remember when we used to come over when we were little and play all the time and your Dad would drive us around in the horse and buggy. Noel always tells me stories of Quillen, Gerald, Verlan and him. I could listen forever. Somehow; the older I get I find out more that our Dads weren't the innocent teenagers we always thought they were, racing cars and stuff. But now they are up in heaven drinkin their coffee havin a big time together. I promise you Mom and I would have been there if I had know though. I'm so sorry for missing it.
Love to you both,
Karen Tate
Marie George
Saturday, May 23, 2009
To:Brenon Hensley and family: Just a note to let you know that I am thinking about you at this time. God be with you.
Louan
Friday, May 22, 2009
Cheryl & Family
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. May God Bless you.
Judy Phillips (Tate)
Friday, May 22, 2009
to Quillen's family i will remember all the great times, i send my love to the family.
Love to all,
Judy
Judy Phillips (Tate)
Friday, May 22, 2009
to Quillen's family i will remember all the great times, i send my love to the family.
Love to all,
Judy
Kimberly Taylor
Friday, May 22, 2009
I worked w/Larry and T&B. I am sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Francis,Vorwald
Friday, May 22, 2009
I was sorry to get the call from Gary, today, I will never forget, Quillen, cause he help me a lot when I was down there and I thought the world of him, and always will,so God Bless you all in this time of Sorrow,Just Frank,
Kim Sneed
Friday, May 22, 2009
To the family of Mr. Quillen Tate, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Dr. Mazen Khalil and staff.
LaDonna Ricks
Friday, May 22, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
1st Corinthians 15.
Marshall Ghant
Friday, May 22, 2009
Thinking of you in your time of loss.
Judy Eubanks
Friday, May 22, 2009
Cheryl, Larry and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray for God to hold you in his arms, comfort you and fill you with fond memories to help you throught this. May God Bless you.
Melissa Mueller
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Praying for your family in your time of loss.
Kevin and Melissa Mueller
Reba
Thursday, May 21, 2009
My prayers and thoughts go out ot the family of Bro. Tate. I attended church with Bro. and Sis. Tate. He was a very kind and good man. He will be missed; however, the many memories will always be close and dear to the heart of his family and his many friends.