James Tongate Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Tongate of Bowling Green, Kentucky, who passed away on December 13, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Glen Perry and Lorena Mae Tongate (McDonald); and his brother Perry Tongate. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Tongate (Sullivan); his children, James Tongate (Michelle), Edith Tongate (John), Kacy Tongate (Mary), Carolyn Tongate, Amy Knopp (Brian), Jennifer Von Hammerstein (Caleb) and Eric Tongate (Coral); his stepchildren, Laura Camacho and Larry Ash; his grandchildren, Tia Westerman, Caleb Tongate, Noah Tongate, Melissa Lanham, Michael Burress, Jacob Burress, Kacy Lee Tongate, Amber Tongate, Serenity Tongate, Brianna Knopp, Landen Knopp, Lexie Knopp, Dylan Knopp, Kayden Tongate, Alton Tongate and Lyla Tongate; and his close friend Darryll Davis (Tiffany). He is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may go to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation and/or the Parkinson's Foundation.
