James Edgar Tate III Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of James Edgar Tate III (Memphis, Tennessee), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 19, 2026 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edgar Tate III to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though James Edgar may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the echoes of his kindness, the warmth of his embrace, and the light of his enduring love.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, James Edgar Tate Jr. and Virginia Hughes Tate; his wife Betsy McCormick Tate; his children, Morgan Tate (Suzanne), James Edgar Tate IV and Virginia Hughes Bennett (Louis); and his grandchildren, Rose Tate and Benjamin Tate.
In Lieu of flowers a donation can be made in Jet's memory to St. Dominic School for Boys, Grace St. Lukes Episcopal Church, or Old Trinity in the Fields Episcopal Church or to a charity of the donor's choice.
