Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Terry Tate Obituary
Terry Tobias Tate, Jr., 32, departed this life on Sunday, April 26, 2009, in Houston, Texas.
Mr. Tate leaves to cherish his memory daughter, Taylor Justine Stephanie Tate; mother, Stephanie Adkins Tate; grandparents, Eldora Love Adkins and James Adkins Sr.; twin sister, Stephanie (Micah)Tate-Patterson; sister, Kia DeVeaux; father, Terry T. (Ann) Tate, Sr.; special uncle, Dr. James (Sonya) Adkins; other relatives and friends.
Send condolences to the family at www.officerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009, at Southern Mission Baptist Church, 2801 State Street, East St. Louis, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2009, at Southern Mission Baptist Church in East St. Louis, Ill. Burial will immediately follow.
OFFICER FUNERAL HOME, East St. Louis, Ill.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Terry Tate
Tina Fortson-Williams
May 15, 2009
My condolences go out to your family Terry. We had some good times in Lithonia, back in the days. I will never forget you for the fun we had or the lessons you taught me and my sister! R.I.P. Terry and may God Bless your family.
Jasmine Jefferson
May 13, 2009
I know we have to choose our destiny, I can't believe she took u from me.I will miss you my dear friend, and all the fun, and laughter that we shared. You were my best friend that alway's cared. I'll treasure our freindship from beginning to end, and know that you will alway's have a friend. His name is God Almighty, and he never lie. God said his children never die. We just part the earth and leave our earthly remain's, and live with him forever with nomore pain. I can't wait to get there to see you my friend. Till then i'll keep you close to my heart till we meet again.
Love Alway's your Best Friend
Jasmine Jefferson
R.I.P. Brother, Friend
The Puzo' Family
May 4, 2009
May God bless your entire family during this very difficult time, our prayers will always be with you.
Zosephya Winn
May 2, 2009
To the Family:
You have all my heart and love.
"Lil Terry" you will truly be missed by each of us.Especially that great big smile of yours.Chaio and Stavion waited for you to come to Elberton so they could hear those excited stories you always had to share.We will love you forever.
Stephanie, Mrs Eldora and Terry Sr.
May God Bless
Zosephya Winn & Family
Makicha Nicks
May 2, 2009
I send my condolensence to the family. Just remember Terry will be some place we all are going and that is in Heaven.
Makicha Nicks and Family
Kevin and Sophia Campbell
May 1, 2009
God Bless the entire family.
The Noldens
May 1, 2009
Stephanie, May GOD ease the pain of your loss through the warmth of his love. We will continue to keep you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers!
Stephanie Young
May 1, 2009
It’s crazy how as we get older life takes us on different journeys and how no matter where we end up we remember those who came along on those rides. Even though you’re no longer here with us, your spirit will live on in our hearts. When I heard the news my heart dropped, I couldn’t believe it! As I reminisce, I think about when we were younger the Christmas’s that we celebrated on “Post Place” when the family would get together and have a ball. Those were truly the GOOD times. You & Dannyboy clowning around making us laugh and you guys always making me cry. I knew I was out of love though because I was younger than you guys. Well cousin you’re gone on to a better place and I will hold on to the memories of you for comfort.
I LOVE YOU!!!
Stephanie “NICKIPOO/MS.PIGGY” Young
Marla Pearson
May 1, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Tate/Adkins family. I am sorry for your loss.
Michelle Jefferson
May 1, 2009
To the Tate & Atkins Family:
Terry , I have knpwn you for over 15 years & you have became a big part of our family. You will be so missed & cherised like you were one of my own. We all love you, but our God loved you more & brought you home. Thank you for being a part of life. Love You
God Bless
Michelle Jefferson & Family
Phoenix, Arizona
Joetta Walton
May 1, 2009
Terry, You will be greatly missed, but you have gone to a better place. I wished I could have been more of a cousin so you would have called on me when you needed someone to talk to. My heart is broken because you are no longer here with us physically, but you are here spiritually. I still love you, and I know God is going to keep you busy in heaven. Love you, Joetta Partlow Walton and Family.
Joyous Hughley
May 1, 2009
I am truly sorry for the loss that your family is going through. I have and will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. For the short time I spent with you and Stephanie I always considered you guys true friends. I always say I'm going to call, write, send a birthday card on August 13. You just never know how precious time is...
Love always,
Joy
Chere' Dove
May 1, 2009
God does not make mistakes! Your loss was sudden! It seems like you were here last week driving little Brian to school because you said that he didn't like riding the school bus. What the two of you shared can never be replaced! You always asked if I needed you to do anything. You would drop the twins off for me at the daycare and pick them up. Whatever we needed you were there for us unselfishly. I wish we could go back in time and you stayed here with us in Atlanta, but we can't. God is in control and you are in a better place. Rest In Peace
NATHANIEL & SHERRY (COX) JEFFRIES
May 1, 2009
STEPHANIE AND ELDORA
GOD HAS A CHECK-IN TIME FOR ALL OF US, WITHOUT A CHOICE. IF TERRY WOULD SPEAK NOW, HE'D SAY "STEPHANIE GIRL..I'M GOOD HERE WITH MY GOD."
READ HIS PROMISES IN SCRIPTURE AND HIS BONAFIED WORDS. BELIEVE WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND SOUL GOD IS AT YOUR SIDE TOO.
TRUST AND BELIEVE WHEN YOU ARE WEARY THAT THE LORD OUR GOD WILL TAKE CONTROL.
HE'S ALMIGHTY, HE'S MASTER OF BOTH BODY AND SOUL. TRUST AND BELIEVE IN HIS PROMISES.
PRAYERFULLY YOURS
Tavina Dabbs
May 1, 2009
My deepest sympathy to the Tate/Adkins family. I will keep your family in my prayers.
Regina, Rachanel and Rotasha Adams
May 1, 2009
Our condolences to the Tate/Adkins Family. Your family will be in our prayers.
May 1, 2009
Stephanie, Taylor, and family I am very sorry about your loss. May god be with you in this time of need. I will keep your famiy in my prayers.
LaDeshia Harrington
April 30, 2009
May you rest in peace. You are already missed by alot it always seems like the good ones are takeen from us so soon. I will cherish the good times we had together. Just know you are loved and will truly be missed by us all.
Love your cousin
LaDeshia
Jean Sayles, Hardges
April 30, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Andrea Roy-Jones
April 30, 2009
Bad things always happen to good people. You are at peace now.
Carmen Harrington
April 30, 2009
Terry,
May you rest in peace. You will be dearly missed. I remember days we were at school and you would be calling people out in the courtyard having everybody late for class. How you and Jason would beat up on us for nothing. Those days will surely be missed. Terry you will be truely missed we could go on forever wishing that God could have placed you somewhere else when he called you home but he has great things for you to do. Know that you are loved dearly.
Your cousin,
Carmen
kim jefferson-smith
April 30, 2009
may you rest in peace you are going to be truly missed you touched so many lives i will always remeber the good times when we would kick it in st louis you and the lil red probe we had some good times when we all hung out the last time i saw you we where cracking jokes at the wedding it seems like a bad dream i just wished when you made that phone call you could have got that ticket and came back to the east side but god needed you more than we did he has something else planned for you miss you r.i.p terrytate as i all ways called you. no matter what you had a good heart and you respected us
Kristy Daniels
April 30, 2009
May you rest in peace!
Showing 1 - 24 of 24 results
Make a Donation
in Terry Tate's name
Memorial Events
for Terry Tate
How to support Terry's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Terry Tate's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
