Name: Visitation for Andrew Hunter Tate
Start: 2022-03-08T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-03-09T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Preddy Funeral Home - Madison

Andrew Hunter Tate

Andrew "Drew" Hunter Tate, 23, of Stanardsville, Va., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 1, 2022. He was born on April 8, 1998, to Rodney and Kim Tate in Charlottesville, Va.

Drew attended William Monroe High School and graduated from Roanoke College with a Bachelor of Science Degree. At Roanoke Drew met a brotherhood of friends whose close relationship was maintained after college and was very dear to him.

Drew worked as a Covid Vaccination Site Coordinator for the Blueridge Health District. In that role he was the MOBI lead coordinator in charge of driving and maintaining the mobile unit. He took great pride in the work he did.

Drew was predeceased by his loving maternal grandparents, Everette and Dorothy Breeden. He is survived by his father, mother, and brother Lance, and his paternal grandparents, Sue and Tom Hatch and Monte and Martha Tate, a host of family and friends; and two very loved dogs, Ruger and Willow.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, Va. Funeral services will follow on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Rev. Cary Lane officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens in Charlottesville, Va.

In lieu of flowers, in Drew's memory, please take time to enjoy and appreciate your loved ones and friends.

More information is available on the Preddy website www.preddyfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Daily Progress on Mar. 7, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Tate

24 Entries

Hannah Pearce

March 1, 2025

NEVER FORGOTTEN

LESSIE SIMS

March 1, 2023

R.I.P....

Hannah Pearce

March 1, 2023

Drew, you are still very much missed and very much alive in our hearts.

Gina Haney

March 21, 2022

Dear Kim and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
Our strength is with you.

Hannah Pearce

March 12, 2022

I was a volunteer on MOBI a few times and I was blown away by his amazing attitude - so young and yet he coordinated nurses, clients and volunteers and if there was a concern he was the leader that brought us all together to do what was right. He will be so missed

Damian and Priscilla Morris

March 10, 2022

Kim, Rodney and Lance,
We are so very heartbroken to hear of your loss. Our boys (Kolby and Tristan) were cared for along with your boys at "meemaw´s and pawpaw´s" when they were young. Our boys were always very fond of your boys. We , along with Kolby and Tristan, are sending our love and prayers to you and your family during this extremely difficult time.

Elizabeth Watson & Family

March 10, 2022

To all the family deepest sympathy for the loss of someone so young just started their life. Drew had grown into a very fine young man . our hearts are heavy for the family. May I heavenly father hold each and every family member close and meet their needs of aching hearts . You´re all in our prays

Sheila Bernard

March 10, 2022

Rodney and Kim, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I know his grandfather, Everette, would have been there to greet him and welcome him with loving arms.

Michael & Heather Frost

March 9, 2022

We met Drew through our son, Ryen, who was also in Pi Kapp. Ryen recruited him to help us move into our new home and Drew accompanied me to run errands that day. He was initially quiet but so helpful, sweet and well-mannered. We got to spend time with Drew again when he stayed with us for several days this past fall to visit Ryen before his move out of state. We enjoyed meals and conversation together and he was still sweet but also engaging and talkative. We learned he had quite a sense of humor and was extremely funny! He had a smile on his face every day and talked about his job at the BRHD. He was so proud of the work he was doing and that not only showed in his words but the look at accomplishment on his face when he talked about his job. I know our son thought the world of him and I am so glad they were friends. To Drew's family, there is not anything we can say that will ease one moment of your pain, but we hope that the anecdotes shared by people who knew him can one day replace a tiny bit of that pain with a smile, knowing how much he impacted those who knew him.

Greg and Tanya Lamb

March 9, 2022

Rodney and family, We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michael Hammond

March 9, 2022

Rodney and family, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you ALL during this difficult time!

Larry & Joyce Shifflett

March 9, 2022

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.

Teresa Dorrier

March 8, 2022

Kim,
I am heartbroken for You and your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God´s love surround and comfort you all.

LESSIE AND LUTHER SIMS

March 8, 2022

SENDING OUR DEEPEST HEARTFELT LOVE FOR YOUR LOSS OF A LOVED ONE....SUE ..I AM PRAYING FOR YOU AND ALL OFF THE FAMILY.....R.I.P. YOUNG MAN....YOU WILL BE MISSED....LESSIE AND FAMILY

Elly Tucker

March 8, 2022

Drew was an unusual and wonderful young man. He was serious, at times, but not always. He also loved fun. He was a dedicated worker at the Blue Ridge Health District. Drew was someone you could always count on. When I was registering people (for vaccines) and we started getting busy, I would look over at Drew and he was already there with his computer, helping with the work. He was the "King" of Mobi (our mobile unit). He had a system for getting LOTS of chairs onto Mobi and we dare not get in his way. We could only hand him chairs and tables as quickly as we could as he was always ahead of us. He took care of all of us, passing out parking passes as needed, letting us know of any changes we could anticipate. He was incredible. I don't know how we go on without Drew. Except that we won't be without Drew. He will live on in every positive interaction we have, every good deed we do, and every success we achieve. We could not do it without Drew in our hearts. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Tate for the best son in the world. ~On Behalf of the Blue Ridge Health District.

Mrs. Dexter

March 8, 2022

Drew was one of the nicest kids I have ever taught, and am very saddened by this news. Gone too soon. Sending my love to the family as I will be unable to join tonight.

Willistine Pritchett

March 8, 2022

Rodney &Kim, Sue & Tom, So, sorry sending,Love and prayers,God and time will ease your pain.Take care God Bless.

Frankie & Pat Shiflett

March 8, 2022

Our deepest sympathy may God´s love bring comfort to you all. Just keep your faith in God, He will never leave you nor forsaken you. Rest in this promise. We share your heartache and loss. Praying for comfort in your lives.

Cristy Belew Bodie

March 7, 2022

Rodney and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Condolences and prayers.

Jennifer Perkins

March 7, 2022

I'm heartbroken for Rodney, Kim, Lucas and all of the family, sending you all much love and prayers and wishing you all a peaceful healing in this hard time.

Bob Beverage

March 7, 2022

I am so sorry to hear this. We are praying for your family. God bless.

TREY DURHAM

March 7, 2022

I am heartbroken for Rodney and the rest of Drew's family. You are in my prayers.
Family and Friend,

Trey Durham

Kenny hale

March 7, 2022

My sincere condolences for your loss. Only god knows the true answers.

Lisa Meeks-Eubert

March 7, 2022

Kim... Sorry is just not enough to express how very heartbroken I am. We will never understand God´s plan when it takes a different path. Just know I am sending love and prayers to comfort you

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