Herbert "H.D." Doyle Tate, age 93

Herbert "H.D." Doyle Tate, age 93, of Longs, SC, and formerly of Forest City, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Doyle was born December 16, 1930, in Rutherford County, to the late Lloyd and Mary Rich Tate.

He was a graduate of Harris High School. Doyle worked for the North Carolina Highway Patrol and later worked at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center. He was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church.

Doyle spent 67 years as a Mason both in the Spindale Masonic Lodge and finally at the Cliffside Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his daughter, Becky Helms (Nolan), of Myrtle Beach, SC; two sons, Mike Felts (Annette), of Spartanburg, SC, and Robert Tate (Robbie), of Boiling Springs, SC; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Doris "Jo" Tate; son, David Tate; four brothers; and three sisters.

A Graveside service was held April 6 in the New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Greg Qualls officiating. Masonic Rites were rendered by Cliffside Masonic Lodge #460.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.