Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathSep 25, 2006, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina [20381]
BurialConcord Christian Church, 4908 Cherry Grove Rd, Caswell County, North Carolina [20381]
OccupationOwner Operator Of Southern Caswell Auctioneers [20381]
FlagsKorean War, US Army, US Military
FatherEmmit Boyd TATE (1905-1989)
MotherAlvana Elizabeth MADREN (1910-2004)
Spouses
DeathApr 22, 2017, Caswell County, North Carolina [22114]
BurialConcord Christian Church, 4908 Cherry Grove Rd, Caswell County, North Carolina [22114]
FatherJeter Clifford SAWYER (1902-1985)
MotherAlma Althea GRINDSTAFF (1903-1991)
MarriageFeb 22, 1954 [1036]
ChildrenHarvey Lee (1955-2020)
Obituary Online notes for Harvey Lee TATE Sr.
9/27/2006
Harvey Lee Tate Sr.
BURLINGTON — Harvey Lee Tate Sr., 75, of 1090 Union Ridge Road, died Monday, September 25, 2006 at Duke University Medical Center after seven weeks critical illness. He was the husband of Iris Sawyer Tate , and son of the late Emmitt "E.B." Boyd and Alvana Madren Tate . He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. Harvey retired from Burlington Industries after 28 years of service and was the owner and operator of Southern Caswell Auctioneers. He was a member of the National and North Carolina Auctioneers Associations, having served as President of the State Association. He was a member of Concord Christian Church. Harvey was a member of the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club, serving as President and Zone Governor. Ruritan members will serve as honorary pallbearers.
He is survived by his wife, Iris Sawyer Tate of the home; daughter, Karen Tate Gray and her husband, Will, of Burlington; son, H. Lee Tate Jr. and his wife, Joellen, of Roxboro; one granddaughter, Jerri C. Tate ; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Ervin Stanfield of Burlington.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Rick Webster. Burial will follow at Concord Christian Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends this evening from 5 to 7 at Lowe Funeral Home, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or to Concord Christian Church Choir Fund, 4904 Cherry Grove Road, Elon, N.C. 27244.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
info@lowefuneralhome.com [20381]
Harvey Lee Tate Sr.
BURLINGTON — Harvey Lee Tate Sr., 75, of 1090 Union Ridge Road, died Monday, September 25, 2006 at Duke University Medical Center after seven weeks critical illness. He was the husband of Iris Sawyer Tate , and son of the late Emmitt "E.B." Boyd and Alvana Madren Tate . He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during the Korean Conflict. Harvey retired from Burlington Industries after 28 years of service and was the owner and operator of Southern Caswell Auctioneers. He was a member of the National and North Carolina Auctioneers Associations, having served as President of the State Association. He was a member of Concord Christian Church. Harvey was a member of the Southern Caswell Ruritan Club, serving as President and Zone Governor. Ruritan members will serve as honorary pallbearers.
He is survived by his wife, Iris Sawyer Tate of the home; daughter, Karen Tate Gray and her husband, Will, of Burlington; son, H. Lee Tate Jr. and his wife, Joellen, of Roxboro; one granddaughter, Jerri C. Tate ; sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Ervin Stanfield of Burlington.
The funeral service will be held Thursday, September 28, 2006 at 11 a.m. at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Rick Webster. Burial will follow at Concord Christian Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends this evening from 5 to 7 at Lowe Funeral Home, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or to Concord Christian Church Choir Fund, 4904 Cherry Grove Road, Elon, N.C. 27244.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
info@lowefuneralhome.com [20381]
Obituary Online notes for Iris (Spouse 1)
4/24/2017
Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate
BURLINGTON – Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at her home.
She was born in Alamance County on February 24, 1934 to the late Jeter Clifford and Alma Altha Grindstaff Sawyer and was the wife of the late Harvey Lee Tate, Sr.
Iris was a member of Concord Christian Church and worked at Burlington Industries Transportation Plant for many years. She was a charter member and historian of NC Auctioneer Association Ladies Auxilary and was also a member of the NC Extension Homemakers where she held several different offices, the Senior Citizen’s Gadabout, the NC Basket Association and the Red Bud Garden Club. In addition, she was a 4-H leader and a youth group leader. Iris struggled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, but maintained a positive outlook on life.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen Tate Gray and husband Will; son, H. Lee Tate, Jr. and wife Kelly; granddaughters, Jerrith C. Tate, Katie S. Holder; great-grandson, Lucas Lee Tate; sister, Juanita Hasty, numerous nieces and nephews and her faithful companion, Lil’ Bit.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; sister, Creelie Sawyer and brothers, Quentin and Gene Sawyer.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel with the burial to follow at Concord Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the daughter, Karen’s home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Southern Caswell Ruritan at 9614 NC-62, Burlington, NC 27217 or to Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department at 225 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [22114]
Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate
BURLINGTON – Iris Lorraine Sawyer Tate, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at her home.
She was born in Alamance County on February 24, 1934 to the late Jeter Clifford and Alma Altha Grindstaff Sawyer and was the wife of the late Harvey Lee Tate, Sr.
Iris was a member of Concord Christian Church and worked at Burlington Industries Transportation Plant for many years. She was a charter member and historian of NC Auctioneer Association Ladies Auxilary and was also a member of the NC Extension Homemakers where she held several different offices, the Senior Citizen’s Gadabout, the NC Basket Association and the Red Bud Garden Club. In addition, she was a 4-H leader and a youth group leader. Iris struggled with Rheumatoid Arthritis for many years, but maintained a positive outlook on life.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen Tate Gray and husband Will; son, H. Lee Tate, Jr. and wife Kelly; granddaughters, Jerrith C. Tate, Katie S. Holder; great-grandson, Lucas Lee Tate; sister, Juanita Hasty, numerous nieces and nephews and her faithful companion, Lil’ Bit.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents; sister, Creelie Sawyer and brothers, Quentin and Gene Sawyer.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel with the burial to follow at Concord Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the daughter, Karen’s home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Southern Caswell Ruritan at 9614 NC-62, Burlington, NC 27217 or to Anderson Township Volunteer Fire Department at 225 Baynes Road, Burlington, NC 27217.
You may sign the online register book at www.lowefuneralhome.com [22114]