Russell "Tateman" Tate's obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee

Russell "Tateman" Tate

July 23, 1948 - April 14, 2026 (77 years old)

Savannah, Tennessee

Russell "Tateman" Tate's obituary , Passed away on April 14, 2026 in Savannah, Tennessee

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shackel Ford Funeral Directors

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Russell "Tateman" Tate

July 23, 1948 - April 14, 2026 (77 years old)

Savannah, Tennessee

Russell Tate Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Russell Tate (Savannah, Tennessee), who passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Tate to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Russell's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Russell's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Louie Tate Sr. and Maggie Turnipseed Tate; his siblings, Abraham Lincoln Tate, Linda Tate Burns and Rev. Grady Nixon; and his god-brother Luster Hubbard.

He is survived by: his brother Louie Tate Jr. (Virgia) of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and his brother-in-law Harold Burns of Savannah, Tennessee.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shackel Ford Funeral Directors



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Shackelford Funeral Directors - Savannah
450 Church St, Savannah, TN 38372

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Apr 18

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Memory Gardens of Hardin County
17361 TN-69, Savannah, TN 38372

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