Charles Howard Tate Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on March 13, 2026, at the age of 91, Charles Howard Tate of Meridianville, Alabama passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Howard Tate to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his sons, Charles Gregory Tate and Stuart Douglas Tate; his parents, Columbus Tate and Claudia Mefford Tate; and his sisters, Louise Tate Cooper, Rubye Tate Fowler, Emma Sue Tate Hirst and Claudia Ann Tate Garton.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Higgins Tate; his daughter Melinda Tate Marona (Doug); his grandchildren, Erin Tate Doty (Trey), Allison Marona (Ship), Christopher Tate, Carlee Key, AnnaMarie Davenport (Kane), Logan Tate (Anna) and Caroline Earley (Donnelly); his great grandchildren, Hallie Tate, Mason Key, Trevor Doty, Chandler Key, Cooper Doty, William "Tate" Davenport and Tucker Doty; and his siblings, Jean Tate McGill, Loraine Tate Alvis and Doug Tate. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, if you choose, you can send donations in memory of Buddy Tate to: Huntsville Hospital Foundation, with designation to Hospice Family Care (699 Gallatin ST SW, Building A, Huntsville, AL 35801), Online at - https://www.huntsvillehospitalfoundation.org.
