Joe Dean Tate

February 27, 2020

Joe Dean Tate 88 of 803 W. Kiowa, Marlow, Okla., died Wednesday 19 Feb 2020. Born July 2, 1931 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. He was the son of the late William Boyd and Beulah Harris Tate.

He retired from the Air Force in 1971 after 20 years of service, serving in Germany, Korea and Thailand.

Survivors include, a son, Eddie Tate and his wife Brenda of Weatherford, Okla., 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, 1 brother Harry Lee Tate of Greer, SC and 2 sisters, Aileen Gallman and Wilma Peeler both of Gaffney, SC and a host of nieces and nephews.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, a son Michael and a Grandson Jacob.

In lieu of flowers Joe requested donations may be made to the VFW in him name.

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.