James Leon Tate Obituary
Sadly, James Leon Tate of Topeka, Kansas, born in Manchester, Tennessee passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Leon Tate to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis Tate and Vera Tate (Crosslin); his former wife Margaret; his sons, Bradley and Derek; and his sisters, Leola Justice (Bob) and Edith Clayton.
He is survived by: his wife Geraldine (Geri); his stepchildren, Janet Powell (Dave) and Bruce Anschutz (Rita); his grandchildren, Megan Holmes (Bob), Kris Powell (Lauren), Courtney Bressler (Brandon), Jonathan Anschutz (Jessica) and Marissa Malleck (Tony); and his great grandchildren, Mason, Avery Holmes, Evie, Jamin Anschutz and Blake Powell.
Visitation was held on Friday, July 25th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Penwell Gabel Funeral Home (1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604). A funeral service was held on Saturday, July 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the South Knollwood Baptist Church (1813 SW 29th St, Topeka, KS 66611).
Memorials can be made to South Knollwood Baptist Church Topeka, Kansas.
