Charles Daniel Tate
October 22, 1929 ~ February 16, 2019
Resided in:
Mills River, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Charles “Charlie” Daniel Tate, 89, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019 at his home.
Mr. Tate was born in Buncombe County to the late Thomas Daniel Tate and Esta Maney Tate. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Welch Tate and brother, Edwin Lamar Tate.
Charlie was a native of Buncombe County and a graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School, class of 1948. He was a die-hard UNC Basketball fan, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and was an avid golfer. Charlie was a life-long member of the Hendersonville Country Club. He was “Lion of the Year” in 1959 in Lincolnton, NC and was inducted into “The Order of the Long Leaf Pine” by Governor James B. Hunt in 1980.
Surviving Charlie are his three children; Chuck Tate of Byhalia, Miss., Rick Edwin Tate and his wife, Sharon of Raleigh, NC and Tami Tate of Arden, NC; a sister, Doris Tate Freck of Charlotte, NC; six grandchildren, Leslie and her husband, The Honorable Judge Troy Davis of Seal Beach, CA, Alex Tate of Byhalia, Miss., Courtney Elizabeth Abrams and her husband, Thomas of Harrisonburg, VA, Sumner Daniel Tate of Raleigh, NC, Heidi Ann Stanaland and her husband, Will of Arden, NC and Tessa Sebastian of Arden, NC; four great grandchildren, Harper Cruice Davis, Carter Tate Davis, Eli Tate Stanaland and Taylor Ace Stanaland, and his close companion of 10 years, Yvonne Goodson Cromer of Lincolnton, NC.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019 at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian at 2:00 PM with Pastor Michael Collins officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 at the funeral home on Saturday.
Burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Enka.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 216 South Aspen Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092 or to Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3120 N. New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC 27604.
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I truly loved taking care of Charlie’s home! I adored him! My prayers for all the great memories to help you through your grief!
Rick
I have a lot of fond memories of your dad both in Asheville and his visits here to see UNC basketball games in Raleigh. I’m just thinking of his stories he told sitting in the chair in your den at the old family house! He was one of a kind!
Charlie, was a great guy always had good time talking to him when he would come into Little Pigs BBQ. He loved his Tarheels and his Golf Charlie will be missed by many.
So sorry for your loss…. He was at my shop a couple of months ago. I loved that man! Praying for all the family.
Rick – sorry to hear about this, old friend…. Charlie was a good man…. My best to all of your family…..
Brad
So sorry for your loss. I remember Charlie since Tami and I have been friends since kindergarten. I know he will definitely be missed. His legacy will live on through the hearts of his children and grandchildren. He is now in an even better place.
Rick and Sharon, Please accept my deepest sympathies upon the death of your dear father. May God bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead, and may your faith in God an the love of family and friends hold you up. Cherish the wonderful memories he left with you and give thanks to God for all the years you had him. You are in our prayers at Trinity. David
We were so sadden to learn of Charlie’s passing. Charlie was such a great & long-time friend and I will have many happy memories of him. Our prayers and sympathy are extended to his beloved family.
Neil & Delores Thagard
I am so sad to hear that Mr. Tate is no longer with us. My sincere condolences to his family and close friends!
Charlie was always very kind to me and I know that we shall all miss him.
To the family of Mr. Charlie Tate,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Tate. A few months ago he came into our store and we all became good friends. He had asked us to come over to see a table he was thinking about asking us to consign for him but ended up giving us a three hour grand tour of his home and possessions. He was so proud of each piece and showed us how he carefully had left a piece of paper on each item so that his family would know the history and worth of each . It was obvious how proud he was when he talked about his family, antiques and Unc Chapel Hill. He advised us on ways to improve our business and fussed at me when I gave him an old piece of wood with three fishing lures attached because he said it had been ruined the worth of the lures by whomever glued them on the wood (ha!). When I told him I had made it for him he said ´well you did ruin it but I will treasure it since you made it. Ha! In the short time we knew him he had become a friend, mentor and advisor. We were enriched by his knowledge, humor and friendship and were so saddened to hear of his passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Kaye Youngblood, Ellen Schwab and Susan Brady and everyone at The Garage on 25
Rick, Chuck & Tami,
I just learned of the passing of Charlie which was 5 months ago today. My heart goes out to all of you. I remember Charlie very well. When I would visit Rick at his home on Overlook and Hendersonville Road, (now
Golds Gym) I have nothing but fond memories of Charlie and his entire family. He LOVED sitting in his living room on a Saturday afternoon with a fire in the fireplace, watching golf etc. He was always willing to show me his collection of hickory golf clubs that he had, some mounted on the wall. He was well admired by all who knew him. He loved his family and was dedicated to his work. The last time I saw him was on the golf course and he definitely knew where the ball was going. Rick, I always thought you would go pro and I could boast about someone I knew growing up who would turn professional. My thoughts and prayers, even after 5 months, still go out to you. I’m sure that ‘on the other side’ you will all be together teeing it up at the finest gold course in the universe. Stay strong to all.
Kent Stahle