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EDDY CHARLES TATE

EDDY TATE Obituary

TATE, EDDY CHARLES Eddy Charles Tate, 61 of Clay passed away on November 4, 2011. Eddy was a member of Clayridge Baptist Church. He was Public Works Director for the City of Mtn. Brook prior to working at Jefferson County Roads and Transportation Department as Highway Maintenance Superintendent where he retired in 2002 after 34 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Arnold Tate. Survivors include his wife, Gina Tate; two daughters, Kimberly Goodwin (Shannon) and Sheree Carlisle (Terrel); his mother, Doris Tate; his sister, Virginia Bonham (Larry); grandchildren, Chase and Ethan Goodwin, Madison, Brianna and Karissa Carlisle. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 7 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. Chapel services will be on Tuesday, November 8 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ron Hudson officiating and burial to follow in Jefferson Memorial Gardens East. Jefferson Memorial Trussville directing. >

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Published by AL.com (Birmingham) from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2011.

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January 30, 2012

Gina,
Just thinking about you and hoping you are doing O.K. On those really hard days just remember how much you and Eddy loved each other and God will carry you through!
Love,
Diane

December 26, 2011

Kim and Sheree,
Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but knowing how much your dad loved you will help you cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

December 25, 2011

Gina, you are the best, being by Eddy's side everyday and night for months. You made Him so very happy. He loved you so much and I know you loved him. We will remember you in our thoughts and prayers.

Shelia Jones

November 29, 2011

Gina I know you are going through a really hard time but never forget how much Eddy loves you and that you will always have him in your heart.

November 19, 2011

Grandaddy
High school graduation in 1968
We love you

November 15, 2011

Kim & Sheree, I'm so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I loved him to death when I was a little girl and my grandparents thought so much of him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonya

November 15, 2011

Kim I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Cyn

November 15, 2011

Kim and Sheree, Love you and are thinking and praying for you and the whole family.
Sheri

November 15, 2011

Kim and Sheree, Praying that your family has a peace that passes understanding today. {{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}
Lydia

November 15, 2011

Kim, I will be praying that God will give you strength to bear the death of your Dad. I know you and your family are so sad at this time. I miss being able to teach with you and I wish I was there. Love you.....Rhonda

November 15, 2011

Kim and Sheree, Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

Grandchildren of Eddy Tate

November 15, 2011

Dear Kim and Sheree, please know that your daddy loved you more than anything. He showed this by the way he reacted to you during his last days. You were truly there for him. We know that you abide by the word of God and His teachings. Please be comforted by His word during your time of grief. You are young women that any dad would be proud to say that you are his daughters. Thank you for the photo of the grandchildren.

November 15, 2011

Kim and Sheree, 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.

November 11, 2011

I was surprised and so shocked when I read of Eddie's death . He was a great person and a person that I was honored to know. Gina, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and of course you know if there is possibly anything that I can do, please let me know.

Carolyn Turnbough Wiggins

November 9, 2011

Kim and Sheree, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

LAURA LOGGINS

November 8, 2011

GINA, I WISH I HAD THE RIGHT WORDS OF COMFORT FOR YOU , BUT I KNOW THERE ISN'T ANY AT THIS TIME. EDDY WAS LOVE AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. HE ALWAYS SEEMED TO HAVE A KIND WORD AND SMILE .PLEASE KNOW I'LL BE PRAYING FOR YOU . I LOVE YOU AND HERE IF YOU NEED ME..

November 7, 2011

I was a young member of the "A Team" with Eddy at Camp Ketona. We learned what friendship was really about. I know all of us will miss him dearly.

David Gallaspy

November 7, 2011

I was a young member of the "A Team" with Eddy at Camp Ketona. We learned what friendship was really about. I know all of us will miss him dearly.

November 7, 2011

Gina, the guys at Camp Bessemer were sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in thoughts and prayers.

Jeff Allcorn

November 7, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. It was such sad news to lose such a great person who held a special place in my heart. Jeff & Selina Allcorn

Greg & Lisa Noah

November 7, 2011

Gina,
Greg and I are sorry for your loss, Eddy was a great person and he will be missed.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Beth Zissette

November 7, 2011

Gina,
Jeff & I are so sad about Eddy. He was a wonderful man and I am so glad that I got the chance to meet both of you in Mobile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Jeff & Beth Zissette

November 7, 2011

Kim and Sheree,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeff Holliyan

November 6, 2011

Gina,
I was saddened to learn about Eddy's passing. He was great man and a joy to be around. He will truly be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
Sincerely,
Jeff,Debbie, and Savannah

Fredricka Snipes

November 6, 2011

Gina - I was so sorry to here of Eddy's death. He was a wonderful man who I had the hornor to work with. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

David & Jana Reynolds

November 6, 2011

Gina,
I am so sorry for your loss. Eddy will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Heather Eubanks

November 6, 2011

Gina, I will never be able to put in words just how heart broken I am. I am so grateful for the years I have had you and Eddy apart of my life. He always treated me as part of the family. He will always have a special place in my heart. I was truly blessed to have known him. Thank you for sharing so many memories with me. I love you.

Jennifer Sherrod

November 6, 2011

Gina - I was saddened to hear of Eddy's death. He was always a gentleman and I enjoyed knowing him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Kathy Mayfield

November 5, 2011

Gina, I am sorry to learn of Eddy's death. He was truly a wonderful, special man who I was honored to know. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I love you

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