James Charles Tate
Seymour, MO

James C. Tate, 71 years, entered into rest June 9, 2014 with his family by his side.

James was born May 16, 1943 in Ridgedale, Missouri to Charlie and Ella (Conner) Tate.

James joined the Army in October 20, 1964. Shortly after joining, James was a truck driver in Vietnam where he received the Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device for heroism.

James and Mary Huffman were united in marrige on September 9, 1998 in Taneyville, Missouri.

James was a 33rd Degree Mason and member of the Branson Lodge No. 587. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite, VFW Post 3182, and the Shriners.

James is preceded in death by parents, one brother, Jackie Tate, and a grandchild.

James is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home, two sons, Jeff Tate, Eric Tate, three daughters, Tammy and Charles Coffelt, Gloria Huffman, and Enola and Jimmy Anderson, seven grandchildren, four brothers, Olen and Joyce Tate, Jimmy and Paulette Tate, Jerry and Joyce Tate, Billy and Phyllis Tate, three sisters, Madeline and Gerald Berg, Betty and David Jewsbury, and Wanda Tate and a host of other relatives and friends.


Funeral services for James will be Friday, June 13, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava, with Full Military Honors. Officiating will be Pastor Carl Ray and Pastor Howard Kenyon. Cremation to follow service.


Memorials can be made to the Disabled American Veterans.