WALTER TATE

Seneca – Walter Edward Tate, 92, husband of the late Becky Carolyn Tate and Frances H. Tate, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

Born in Anderson, South Carolina, Walter was the son of the late James Floyd Tate and Mertie Louise Tate.  Walter formerly worked for Owens Corning and was a member of Newry Church of God. 

 

Walter is survived by his daughter, Deborah Tate of Greenville; step-daughters, Jackie Cole of Westminster, and Karen Childers of Seneca; step-son, Nathan Holbrooks of Seneca; step-grandchildren, Jessica Blackwell, Eric Cole, Amanda Nicholson, Tony Childers, John Holbrooks, Nikkie Holbrooks; and step-great-grandchildren, Brooke Blackwell, Cole Blackwell, Ryann Cole, Knox Cole, Harley Rose Holbrooks, Brantley Holbrooks, Olivia Childers, Addison Childers, Brooklyn Childers, Hunter Childers, and Tyler Childers.

 

In addition to his wives and parents, Walter is preceded in death by his daughter, Rita Tate, and his brother, Joseph P. Tate.

 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, July 17, 2023, at Sandifer Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery at 2:00 pm.  The family will receive friends and family from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Sandifer Funeral Home.

 

The family is at the home of Jackie and Lane Cole, 273 Theo Martin Road, Westminster, SC 29693. Flowers are accepted. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.

 

SANDIFER FUNERAL HOME IS ASSISTING THE TATE FAMILY