Wednesday, November 15, 2023 10:50 am

Thomas "Norris" Tate, Sr., age 81, of Rutherfordton, passed away, Friday, November 10, 2023.

Norris was born, March 22, 1942 in Rutherford County to the late Gilford Young Tate and Eliza Queen Tate. He worked in the dye and bleaching room at Stonecutter Mill for most of his life until retirement. He was of the Baptist Faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Adams Tate; grandson, Caleb Lee Richards and sisters, Betty Jo Wilson, Alice Smith and Lucille Lane.

Those left to treasure his memory include his children, Ann Tate Barnett of Henrietta, Jean Hudson (Richard) of Bostic, Tammy Tate of Rutherfordton and Thomas Norris Tate, Jr. (Susan) of Ellenboro; sister, Diane Tate of Ellenboro; ten grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

A private family gathering to honor Norris will be conducted.

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

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.