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Randall Gale Tate
1972 - 2020
Randall Gale Tate
1972 - 2020
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BORN
1972
DIED
2020
Randall Tate Obituary
Randall Gale Tate age 48 of Sophia, North Carolina passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 in the Randolph Hospice House.
Randall was born in Galax, Virginia on March 5, 1972 to Joe Dale and Vera Sue Isom Tate.
In addition to his mother Sandy Brown of Fries, Virginia, Randall is survived by his wife Gypsy Shields Tate of Sophia, North Carolina; four children Randall Seth Tate of Bristol, Tennessee; Angel Lynn Tate of Kingsport, Tennessee; Tommy Lee Charles Tate and Lea Marie Tate both of Sophia, North Carolina; sisters Jennifer Brown Hayton ; Tonya Brown Waddell both of Fries, Virginia; Ashley Brown Sharp of Galax, Virginia; brother Joseph Dale Tate of Fries, Virginia; five grandchildren; aunt Elsie Billings; cousin Stephanie Moser; uncle Homer Lee Tate and aunt Charlotte Tate; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family to assist with the expenses.
Frankie toomes
October 15, 2020
Love you pops gone but never forgotten fly high in the heavens above
Deidra Harb
August 27, 2020
Prayers to family i no its hard but he in a better place here if you need me
Alyssa Kelly
August 27, 2020
Me an devin love an miss you pops, we will never forget you, so thankful to have someone like you be apart of our lives, we will cherish those memories forever
Bumper Sullivan
August 26, 2020
Randy you will be miss, wish I had got to see you more. Love cuz
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Sam & Charlotte (Winky) Brewer
August 26, 2020
So shocked to see this. Sandy I am so sorry for your loss. In our thoughts and prayers.
James Toomes
August 26, 2020
Love you pops and gonna miss you like crazy gone but never forgotten.
Lea Tate
August 25, 2020
RIP dad we'll all miss you I love you so much
Ed Wiegand
August 25, 2020
Sorry for your lost
Linnie Locklear
August 25, 2020
So sorry for y'all lost
Barbara Herron
August 25, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Randy. May God comfort you at this time. My prayers are with you all.
Richard Shinault
August 24, 2020
RIP buddy until I see you again in heaven
Tina Crotts
August 24, 2020
Randy , SURE am glad for the time ... Myself and Candace n Kelton came picked you up & we all got to spend time with you buddy! Although time & growing up & family and all us haven't spent alot times ... But cuz I'm thankful for knowing & i love you & fly high your as free aS a bird JESUS CHRIST ! COMFORT AND GUIDANCE FOR THE FAMILY ... Your cuz , Tina
Emma Blankenship
August 24, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Randy made this for mom
Jennifer Hayton
August 24, 2020
Jennifer Hayton
August 24, 2020
Jennifer Hayton
August 24, 2020
I love you Little Big Brother you’ll forever be in my heart! Never forgotten but our memories will carry on! Fly high and I’ll see you one day!
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