Born June 14, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Tate and the late Bessie Slaughter. He was a Veteran of Vietnam. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 28, 2021 from 6:30pm-8:00pm and funeral service Friday, October 29, 2021 at 1:30 pm both will be held at RS Lewis & Sons 2944 Walnut Grove Road
Interment will be following the services in West Tennessee Veteran Cemetery, Memphis, TN.