Henry Tate Obituary

Henry Harold Tate, Sr. (Papa Tate), born February 25, 1925, in Jacksboro, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 1, 2012 at his home in Houston, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Pauline, his son, Douglas, his parents, Henry and Jennie Middlebrooks Tate, and his sister, Irene Mask.
He is survived by his children, Hank Tate (Jeannie), Pamela Daams (Nico), Paula Pedrick (Larry), John Tate, and Charis Cranford, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Harold's life was a testimony to the Lord's Kingdom with 35 years of broadcasting, over 60 years of Sunday school teaching, and 25 years of teaching high school. Harold loved to teach and serve the Lord by telling others about the Good News of Christ. The majority of his life was spent working with SONlight, the radio ministry he began in 1977. Sonlight radio messages sought to invade the time and space of the world with the saving message of Christ or with strong biblical teaching. Harold taught on radio for 35 years and his Sonlight interviews allowed many Christians to share their Christian pilgrimage with others. His experience in the field of Christian Education included teaching the Word of God in small groups and Sunday School classes. He taught various books of the Bible, as well as topical lessons.
The Memorial Service (Change of Address Party) will be Saturday, August 18, at 2:00 pm at Bridgepoint Bible Church, 13277 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079. (www.bridgepointbible.org). To see additional information on Harold's life or to post a testimonial of how he worked in your life, log on to: http://www.sonspots.org/leadership/harold tate.html Harold requested that donations be made to SONlight, PO Box 450, Katy, Texas 77492(www.sonspots.org) in lieu of flowers.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Henry Tate

13 Entries

JEANNIE LACORTE

August 11, 2020

In loving memory of a great Christian man. Mr. Tate was the finest and most patient math teacher at Lamar High School. He was able to explain Algebra so that us students could grasp it and remember it even today. Eureka!, Mr. Tate.

Sally Gaines

August 19, 2012

Harold Tate was not only a good friend but treasure the days I sat in his Sunday School class learning God's word.
Harold and Pauline had a major influence on my life as a Christian.
I'm forever blessed by it.
Sally Gaines

jeffrey Kaufmann

August 18, 2012

Papa Tate encouraged me as Jesus loved me. I saw Christ in his eyes.

Jeannie LaCorte

August 17, 2012

Mr. Tate was an amazing math teacher. He had the gift of simplyfying algebra so we understood. EUREKA and Godspeed, Mr. Tate! Jeannie LaCorte, Class of 1970

James Counts

August 17, 2012

Harold was a life-long friend and I will miss him.

Rush Warren

August 17, 2012

Mr. Tate gave me advice that totally changed the direction in my life when I was in his math class at Lamar HS. I have continually given him credit for that change!

August 17, 2012

he was one of the best teachers i ever had. thanks to him, i actually understood math. my best to you, paula, and the rest of your family. peggy tausend woody/ midland, tx

Laura Troy

August 16, 2012

To the Tate Family, I have never met sweeter people in my life. Both Harold and Pauline were such Godly people and it was always such a blessing to be around them. May they rest in peace and may God comfort all those who miss and love them.

Roger Dickson, Class of '67

August 16, 2012

Mr. Tate was one of my favorite teachers at Lamar High School , who was a fine Christian man of sterling character.I know he will be deeply missed. Linda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and may God bless them during this difficult time.

tommye carolyn newman

August 16, 2012

my prayers are for the family durning this time. Mr. Tate was my math teacher atLamar High School. He was always a wonderful teacher and a fine
Christain in his life . He was always
a wonderful example of what a christain is surpose to be. your friend
tommye carolyn ledbetter newman

Eleanor Beebe

August 16, 2012

All of us who had Mr. Tate for algebra and trig at Lamar High School will remember him as one of our best teachers ever. He was unfailingly cheerful and explained higher math in very clear terms. He was patient and kind to all students. I don't think he ever had any discipline problems in his classroom because we respected him so much. We all knew he was a Christian, and he "walked the walk". When our own sons were struggling with high school math, a Lamar friend (another of his former students) and I were lamenting, "Where is Mr. Tate when we need him?" The skills I learned from him served me well in college and I will always remember him with great fondness.

Mike Gentry

August 16, 2012

I have so many cherished and joyful memories of Mr. Tate, from our friendly competition at Thanksgiving Camp to his tireless and joyful leadership in ministry. May God's healing and consoling grace fill the hearts of all those who know and love him.

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