Thomas "Tommy" Ray Tate, 56

Thomas "Tommy" Ray Tate, 56, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026.

He was born to the late Phillip Baxter Tate and Joyce Roberson Tate in Rutherford County. He is also predeceased by his daughter, Nancy Renee Schultz; grandson, Kyle Ray Martin; brother, Todd Phillip Tate; grandparents, DB Tate, Rosemary Tate Bailey, Cecil Bailey, Austin Roberson and Elizabeth Roberson; uncle, Steve Tate.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Angela Tate; sons, Charles Michael Mayes and Nicholas Ryan Mayes; grandchildren, Conor Ray Martin, Makayla Schultz, Caydence Schultz, Maddilyn Mayes, Jace Mayes, Nicole Mayes, Axle Mayes, Maxwell Mayes and Cora Mayes; sister, Cori Elizbeth Tate; aunt, Jennifer Tate; cousins, Dawna Tate and Ron Tate.

Tommy worked for JNJ Express for many years.

Celebration of Life Services were held January 17 at Haynes Memorial Baptist Church, Forest City.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is serving the family.