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Sidney Tate Obituary
Sidney "Mack" Tate, 61, of Charlottesville, died on Monday, October 25, 2010, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
He was born on May 10, 1949, in Charlottesville, the son of Augusta Thomas Tate and the late Sidney L. Tate. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Charlotte Louise Tate.
Mack graduated from Albemarle County High School, Piedmont Virginia Community College and the University of Virginia.
Mr. Tate served in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne and worked for the Albemarle County School System for 30 years, retiring as a school administrator.
Survivors include his wife, June Ann Tate; a daughter, Heather Elizabeth Goodman and her husband, Seth, of Richmond; and two grandchildren, Anna Katherine and Elizabeth Nicole. Also surviving is Mack's brother, Terry Michael Tate of Scottsville.
The family thanks Doctors Williams and Zakaib, Doctors Bergin and Kern and their teams.
Funeral services will be Friday, October, 29, 2010 at Hinton Avenue United Methodist Church with the Reverend Kathleen Sturges officiating . A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Saint John the Baptist Episcopal Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Hill and Wood Funeral Home.
The family requests donations in Mack's memory be made to the Charlotte Tate Nursing Scholarship, PVCC Educational Foundation, 501 College Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Teresa Jacobsen
October 25, 2021
Time hasn’t eased the loss. I still wish I could pick up the phone and talk with you or meet you for dinner. So much I’d like to tell you, my friend.
Willie & Beth Porter
October 21, 2021
We speak of Mack often - we'll always be thankful that we met him, did some work for him, enjoyed his humor and his generosity. His great and shining personality will never be forgotten. We both miss you, Mack
Teresa Jacobsen
October 21, 2020
Time has not diminished my feeling of loss. I wish I could pick up the phone and talk with you or get together for one of our dinners. I will always miss you.
Teresa Jacobsen
October 24, 2019
Today is the anniversary of the passing of my dear, dear friend, Mack Tate. I wish I could pick up the phone and chat with him. I wish I could meet him for dinner. When my birthday comes, I always think about Mack sending me roses every year. I miss him and always will...
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Beth and Willie Porter
October 21, 2019
Mack was such a kind and thoughtful man who, by his nature, made us want to be our best. He was kind, generous, and had such a wonderful sense of humor. Miss you, Mack!
January 7, 2011
The members and supporters of the Albemarle High School Alumni Association were very sorry to hear about Mack's passing. It is always sad to lose a member of the Albemarle family, and we offer our condolences to his family and friends.
Kennan Miller
December 7, 2010
Mr.Tate was my principal at Yancey for all of my years there until the last and I remember how much I missed him leaving there when he moved to Red Hill, My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
November 14, 2010
To The Tate Family,
The Scott Family sends their condolences and want to be sure to say that your beloved Mr. Tate made a difference in this difficult world. His desire to be in service to our youth meant he was in service to the community and an integral part of the Esmont Community.
Mr. Tate was someone that my youngest son found as a support and role model. Mr. Tate had several difficult decisions in a school that continually faced strife of one nature or another and he remained a strong, visible and interactive Principal. We appreciated the sacrifices he made in his life to give our children and families the support they needed during his tour of leadership in our community. His down to earth common sense approach when dealing with challenging situations is just one of the many things I will remember about Principal Tate.
We know you will miss him terribly and this time is so sad for you all. I know this sadness is overwhelming, but, we truly believe he would want you to remember all the good he did as he walked this earth. Ofcourse we all have somethings we could have managed better in our lives as we live on this earth, but his good so out weighed any thing managed unwell. He loved you all so.
We see that God saw fit to bring him home to a place where he could find comfort , peace, rest and everlasting joy, a place free of all heartache and pain. Our Father said he had a mansion with many rooms and he went before us to prepare a place for us. We know our heavenly Father has a room in that mansion for Mr. Tate.
God Speed and comfort to you all.
Scott Family, Esmont, Va.
Brittany Grove
November 5, 2010
Mr. Tate was the principal at my elementary school, Yancey. He always seemed to love working with children and had a smile on his face daily. He was one of my favorites! He will be greatly missed.
Marcia Grove
November 5, 2010
Mack was the principal for all 3 of my children at Yancey. He was a great man, a leader, and a friend. The Grove Family will and do miss you terribly. God Bless.
Amy
November 4, 2010
Rest in peace
Tina Harlow
November 2, 2010
We will miss you Mack you were a great friend. We will keep you all in our prayers. Tina Harlow and Fred Boger Charlottesville, Va
Willie & Beth Porter
October 29, 2010
We are so saddened by the passing of Mack - he truly was a person who made everyone feel as if they were valued and appreciated. He never failed to inspire us to do our best and be thankful for the skills we have, and to always remember to reach out for further education. We will miss his kindness, his humor, and the warmth we left with, each time we saw him. Our prayers are with Mrs. Tate and Heather and her family.
Anne Hinek
October 28, 2010
I am so sorry to get news of Mack's passing. I worked with Mack at Yancey elementary school as a TA for several years and a teacher for a short time. He was a great inspiration to me and many others on his staff,in his schools, in the school system and administration, and the community. Mack was a larger-than-life figure. He will be greatly missed. My most sincere condolences to his family who miss him the most: you are in my prayers.
D.
October 28, 2010
Go well my dear friend. I will miss you.
cynthia bauguess
October 28, 2010
Mack Tate was a good friend. I 'm sorry for June and family's loss.
He was a great principal and friend Cynthia Bauguess (Cobb) Augusta county va
Matthew Hall
October 28, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Tate. He will be missed by all the lives he has touched. Your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Roberts Jones
October 28, 2010
Mr. Tate hired me for my first job as music teacher at Yancey Elementary. He was a great boss and I think I talked him into being Santa in a music performance or two! I will miss him and 18 years later, I still appreciate all the things I learned from him when I was just starting out.
God bless your family.
Fannie Louden
October 28, 2010
So sorry to hear about Mack's passing. I worked with him at B.F Yancey. He could always get things done when no one else could. He will truly be missed. You have my deepest sympathy. Fannie Louden (Esmont, Virginia)
Miriam Rushfinn
October 28, 2010
Mack Tate was one-of-a-kind! As principal, he knew that a team approach and reaching into the community were essential for a child’s success. He was dogged in his determination to help children learn. He could make things that needed to happen, happen. He created a unique position, parent resource specialist. I was lucky enough to work in this role with him at Yancey. His legacy lives on. This position was a model for later family support roles. Mack had a larger than life personality! Perhaps on ‘rare’ occasions he was a bit controversial; however, he always had open arms and an open home for everyone. He embraced the world in his own unique manner. I will miss him.
Tina Harlow
October 28, 2010
June - I am so sorry to hear of Mack's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Please call if there is anything I can do for you.
Gloria Wood
October 27, 2010
I worked with Mack at Red Hill School as a TA a number of years and have many fond memories. I enjoyed working with him. He was always a joy to talk with and will be greatly missed by all. With deepest sympathy and prayers, Gloria Wood and family.
October 27, 2010
Mr. Tate was principal at Yancey when I went there. He just might be one of the principals I've had. I think I know this because I always got called up to the office. He was a very great person and he will be missed. You are all in my thoughts.
October 27, 2010
On behalf of everyone at PVCC I extend my condolences. Mack has been a great supporter of PVCC over the years and I will always be grateful for his distinguished service on the PVCC Educational Foundation Board. How appropriate that the family requests that donations go to the scholarship that he created. I will cherish my memories of Mack and the good times we had together professionally and as friends.---Frank Friedman,President PVCC
Rita Harlow
October 27, 2010
Got to meet Mr. Tate when my daughter went to Red Hill.He was so great with the kids there.And he was a great man.
May God Bless you and your family in your time of need.
God Bless You,
Rita & Debbie
Chrissann McCann
October 27, 2010
Mr. Mack Tate was a wonderful teacher who inspired me in so many ways. From my days at Burley Middle School in the early 80s, he has remained one of my very favorite teachers ever. None of us will ever forget the infamous beach field trip on which we probably started him on some of those gray hairs! I am blessed to have had the chance to know his wife and daughter, and can see from the pictures he sent how proud he was of his granddaughters. I cannot be in Charlottesville for the services, but you are all in my thoughts. I am so lucky to have known Mr. Mack Tate!
Chrissann McCann
Jerry & Virginia Taylor
October 27, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your precious husband and father. God be with you in the days ahead.
MeShelle Durant
October 27, 2010
Macon, June, Heather and Terry our hearts are with you as well as our thoughts and prayers.
I love you Macon and will see you soon.
Me'Shelle with love Durant family and mom Kay Thomas
Me'Shelle Durant
October 27, 2010
Tate family you are in our prayers and thoughts as your heart is weighing so heavy at this time. Words can not express enough at this time.
Aunt Macon I love you and will see you soon.
With love Me'Shelle (Hodges) Durant Family and my mom Kay Thomas.
Jim Anas
October 27, 2010
June and Family,
Brother Terry,
Our sincere condolences.
Jim and Catharine Anas
October 27, 2010
June and Heather: I was so sorry to hear of Mack's death. I remember our days growing up together at Hinton Avenue and he was always such a wonderful, caring and lovable guy. He introduced Sam and I and I always said he was responsible for our marriage which lasted over thirty-five years until Sam's death in 2007. Now I know Mack is in heaven with Sam and all their friends and they're looking down on us telling us to be happy for them as they are no longer suffering. May his memory always remain with us and his love for life will go on in the hearts of all the many lives he touched. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at the passing of a wonderful friend.
Mary Frances Johnson (Formerly Hudson)
Janice Dorman
October 27, 2010
He loved his kids at Yancy and Red Hill.
The school library was an important part of his school, and he spent a lotI of time there. God bless you as you celebrate his life.
Michelle Balwinski - Smith
October 27, 2010
So sorry to hear about Mr. Tate's passing. He was a great educator and I have never forgotten him from my days at Burley Middle School. I was also fortunate to get to work besides him at Toy Lift as an adult! A true inspiration to other educators!
Dawn Thomas
October 27, 2010
So sorry to hear of Mack's passing. His work with Kids Lift was where we met and I grew very fond of him. He will be greatly missed!
Ethel Johnson
October 27, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dr. Greg Domecq
October 26, 2010
Mack was a friend, a colleague, and a mentor. He was loyal to his family, his profession, and UVA athletics. Mack always told it like it was, but he often added a humorous spin to make one leave optimistically, always thinking that it would get better. His MANDT training sessions are legendary. I will miss him. May eternal rest grant unto him O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Denise Pilgrim
October 26, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The Carter, Henderson, Boling, & Johnson Family
October 26, 2010
May God bless your family during this difficult time. Mr. Tate was a great inspiration to my children @ Red Hill.
Missy Hutchinson Wall
October 26, 2010
Remember Mr.Tate well from my days at Burley Middle School. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Shirley Thomas Hart
October 26, 2010
Dear Aunt Macon,
Both Max and I are sadden by the lost of your son Mack you are in our prayers at this sad time and our hearts also. With Love Shirley Mae
Teresa Jordan Jacobsen
October 26, 2010
All of us who were touched by Mack's life will keep his memory alive. He was a good man and devoted to his "girls." You are in my thoughts and prayers.
October 26, 2010
We are so sad to learn about the passing of Mack. What a wonderful and thoughtful person. He always was added a bright spot in my day. We loved hearing him talk about his grandchildren. He will be missed so much. The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Donna& Berni Steinbach and Chris DeVincentis
Sue Hughes
October 26, 2010
All of us who knew Mack will miss him. June, Heather, and family, you remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Igou
October 26, 2010
So Sorry
Joyce and Orvin
Shirley Hart
October 26, 2010
So sorry to hear of Mack passing and sending our sympathies to Tate family.
With deep sympathy Max and Shirley Hart
October 26, 2010
We will so miss Mack. He was such a great man and I enjoyed both my business and professional relationship with him.We will miss our tailgates.
Karen and Bob Brown
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