Thomas "Tommy" Ray Tate, 56, unexpectedly passed away Wednesday, January 07, 2026 while working out-of-town in Maryland. He was born to the late Phillip Baxter Tate and Joyce Roberson Tate in Rutherford County. He is also predeceased by his daughter, Nancy Renee Schultz; grandson, Kyle Ray Martin; brother, Todd Phillip Tate; grandparents, DB Tate, Rosemary Tate Bailey, Cecil Bailey, Austin Roberson and Elizabeth Roberson; uncle, Steve Tate.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Angela Tate of the home; sons, Charles Michael Mayes and Nicholas Ryan Mayes; grandchildren, Conor Ray Martin, Makayla Schultz, Caydence Schultz, Maddilyn Mayes, Jace Mayes, Nicole Mayes, Axle Mayes, Maxwell Mayes and Cora Mayes; sister, Cori Elizbeth Tate; aunt, Jennifer Tate; cousins, Dawna Tate and Ron Tate.

Tommy worked for JNJ Express for many years. In his lifetime he liked working on cars, cutting grass and working in the yard but most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends. He will truly be missed by all who loved him.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Haynes Memorial Baptist Church, 2660 US-221A Hwy, Forest City, North C 28043.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is honored to serve the Tate Family/Friends. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com