Mark Tate, age 65, of Ellenboro

Mark Tate, age 65, of Ellenboro, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025.

Mark was born May 17, 1960 in Rutherford County to the late Floyd Tate, Jr. and Joyce Tate of Forest City. He was a graduate of East Rutherford High School, class of 1978. Mark served honorably in the U.S. Navy. Mark was a member of Alexander United Methodist Church where he served on the Board of Directors.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Floyd Tate III and a granddaughter, Taylor Curry.

Besides his mother, those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Kathy Tate; children, Eva Harmon (Brian) of Spartanburg, Daniel Curry of Tomball, TX, Tiffany Smith (Travis) of Cliffside, Beth Shehan (Mike) of Forest City, Nichole Timm of Cramerton, and Russhelle Nodine (Billy) of Ellenboro; sisters, Anna Maria Coffey (Joe) and Chris Holland all of Ellenboro, 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial gathering to honor Mark's life was held November 1 at Harrelson Funeral Home. Military honors were provided by the Rutheford County Honor Guard.

Memorial donations requested to American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org or to the Baptist Hospital Burn Unit in Wake Forest.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.