Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathJul 26, 2008, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina [8253]
BurialStony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [8253]
FlagsUS Air Force, US Military
FatherJames Henry TATE Sr. (1901-1971)
MotherDaisy Leo SIMMONS (1909-1997)
Spouses
DeathJul 16, 2021, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [8328]
BurialStony Creek Presbyterian Church, 2140 Stoney Creek Church Rd, Burlington, Alamance County, North Carolina [8328]
FatherSterling James GEE (1912-1990)
MarriageJun 23, 1967
Obituary Online notes for James Henry TATE Jr.
7/28/2008
James Henry Tate Jr.
BURLINGTON — James Henry Tate Jr., 64, of 2828 Blanche Drive, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center.
He was born in Rockingham County to the late James Henry Tate Sr. and Daisy Leo Simmons Tate and was married to Phyllis Elaine Gee Tate, girl across the street in the Cameron Street of his boyhood, the great love of his life, for 41 years.
From 1967-71, he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, with years of devoted service in various leadership roles centered on the youth of the church.
He was the owner of Tate Advertising Design. He was an accomplished artist, astronomy enthusiast, gourmet cook, and an admirer of Andy Kauffman and old-time comedy acts, such as Abbott and Costello and The Three Stooges.
He loved basketball and played in two organized leagues, practicing twice a week (Mondays with a senior league team and Thursdays with a church league team of men mostly half his age). It was during a pick-up game that he collapsed, no doubt dreaming of making that perfect shot.
In addition to his adoring wife, Mr. Tate is survived by two children who inherited his strong will and determination, Erik James Tate, of Burlington, and Cynthia Elaine Tate, of Boone; as well as siblings, Jay Gilliam, of Lake Havasu, Ariz., Marie Gibson, of Reidsville, Jackie Sharpe, of Graham, Shirley Lewis, of Burlington, Alice Stuckey, of Hopedale, Mattie Terrell, of Elon, and Dollie Everette of Marietta, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews.
A public viewing will be held Monday, July 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at McClure Funeral Home in Graham.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 712 S. Williamson Ave., Elon. Friends and family will be invited to gather in the fellowship hall of the church following the service.
He will be buried with military honors at Stony Creek Presbyterian Cemetery.
A memorial Web site has been created at www.tatefamilymemories.blogspot.com where friends and family are invited to share their memories.
McClure Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. [8253]
James Henry Tate Jr.
BURLINGTON — James Henry Tate Jr., 64, of 2828 Blanche Drive, died Saturday, July 26, 2008, at Duke University Medical Center.
He was born in Rockingham County to the late James Henry Tate Sr. and Daisy Leo Simmons Tate and was married to Phyllis Elaine Gee Tate, girl across the street in the Cameron Street of his boyhood, the great love of his life, for 41 years.
From 1967-71, he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force.
He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, with years of devoted service in various leadership roles centered on the youth of the church.
He was the owner of Tate Advertising Design. He was an accomplished artist, astronomy enthusiast, gourmet cook, and an admirer of Andy Kauffman and old-time comedy acts, such as Abbott and Costello and The Three Stooges.
He loved basketball and played in two organized leagues, practicing twice a week (Mondays with a senior league team and Thursdays with a church league team of men mostly half his age). It was during a pick-up game that he collapsed, no doubt dreaming of making that perfect shot.
In addition to his adoring wife, Mr. Tate is survived by two children who inherited his strong will and determination, Erik James Tate, of Burlington, and Cynthia Elaine Tate, of Boone; as well as siblings, Jay Gilliam, of Lake Havasu, Ariz., Marie Gibson, of Reidsville, Jackie Sharpe, of Graham, Shirley Lewis, of Burlington, Alice Stuckey, of Hopedale, Mattie Terrell, of Elon, and Dollie Everette of Marietta, Ga.; and many nieces and nephews.
A public viewing will be held Monday, July 28 from 2 to 6 p.m. at McClure Funeral Home in Graham.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 712 S. Williamson Ave., Elon. Friends and family will be invited to gather in the fellowship hall of the church following the service.
He will be buried with military honors at Stony Creek Presbyterian Cemetery.
A memorial Web site has been created at www.tatefamilymemories.blogspot.com where friends and family are invited to share their memories.
McClure Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. [8253]
Obituary Online notes for Phyllis Elaine (Spouse 1)
7/19/2021
Phyllis Gee Tate
December 2, 1946 ~ July 16, 2021 (age 74)
Phyllis Elaine Gee Tate, 74 of Burlington passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 in the company of loved ones and the exceptional care of Hospice of Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, Mrs. Tate was the daughter of the late Sterling James Gee and the late Onie Marie Brooks Gee.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband James Henry Tate, Jr. Some people go half a lifetime without encountering their soulmate but Phyllis and James had the good fortune of meeting at a very early age as they lived across the street from each other as children.
Phyllis was soft-spoken and unsuspecting and possessed an unwavering faith in the importance of morality and truth. She wasn't one to look for sympathy so in the thirty-five years she courageously faced MS most of her suffering was done in silence right up until the end. Through it all, she raised a family, selflessly giving of herself to make certain the emotional and material needs of her children were met even above her own.
With empathy and patience, she raised a son with special needs to believe he could do anything he put his mind to, and a daughter moved to devote her life to the teaching of special needs children through music.
Phyllis loved children and worked early in life in schools and classrooms then, later in life found great joy and purpose in the teaching of children in Sunday school. She retired after 22 years as the secretary at the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington.
Phyllis and her late husband, James were devoted members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, having attended services in Elon, NC since 1976.
Phyllis is survived by her two children whom she adored, Erik James Tate (Krystal) of Burlington and Cynthia Elaine Tate-Gibson (Jason) of Banner Elk, NC; brother James Gee (Jodie) of Hartsville, SC; and sister Patricia Smith (Doyle) of Burlington; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Above all, Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00am Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Stony Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery conducted by Elder John Ison. The family will receive friends from 9:30am to 10:30am Thursday prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory. There will also be a live-stream of the service for those who can't be in attendance. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. [8328]
Phyllis Gee Tate
December 2, 1946 ~ July 16, 2021 (age 74)
Phyllis Elaine Gee Tate, 74 of Burlington passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 in the company of loved ones and the exceptional care of Hospice of Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, Mrs. Tate was the daughter of the late Sterling James Gee and the late Onie Marie Brooks Gee.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband James Henry Tate, Jr. Some people go half a lifetime without encountering their soulmate but Phyllis and James had the good fortune of meeting at a very early age as they lived across the street from each other as children.
Phyllis was soft-spoken and unsuspecting and possessed an unwavering faith in the importance of morality and truth. She wasn't one to look for sympathy so in the thirty-five years she courageously faced MS most of her suffering was done in silence right up until the end. Through it all, she raised a family, selflessly giving of herself to make certain the emotional and material needs of her children were met even above her own.
With empathy and patience, she raised a son with special needs to believe he could do anything he put his mind to, and a daughter moved to devote her life to the teaching of special needs children through music.
Phyllis loved children and worked early in life in schools and classrooms then, later in life found great joy and purpose in the teaching of children in Sunday school. She retired after 22 years as the secretary at the First Presbyterian Church in Burlington.
Phyllis and her late husband, James were devoted members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, having attended services in Elon, NC since 1976.
Phyllis is survived by her two children whom she adored, Erik James Tate (Krystal) of Burlington and Cynthia Elaine Tate-Gibson (Jason) of Banner Elk, NC; brother James Gee (Jodie) of Hartsville, SC; and sister Patricia Smith (Doyle) of Burlington; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Above all, Phyllis was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 11:00am Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Stony Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery conducted by Elder John Ison. The family will receive friends from 9:30am to 10:30am Thursday prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home & Crematory. There will also be a live-stream of the service for those who can't be in attendance. Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. [8328]