John Ray Tate Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Ray Tate of Lynchburg, Virginia, who passed away on February 7, 2025 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ray Tate to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry John Ray's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May John Ray's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may he find rest in the embrace of eternity.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Tate and Mary Tate; his siblings, Evelyn Tate and Larry Tate; and his niece Lynn Tate.
He is survived by: his wife Biancia D. Tate; his nephew Chris Tate (Sarah); his sister-in-law Rosa Lee Tate; his great-niece Lyndsey Dillingham; and his great-nephew Peyton Dillingham.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in John's memory to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 6045 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke, VA 24019, or the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, or visit http://www.heart.org.
