Phillip Tate

Passed 11/09/2021

Obituary For Phillip Tate

Phillip Harold Tate, of Gastonia, North Carolina, was born in York County, South Carolina on April 21, 1957. Phillip was the son of the late Sam and Hattie McDowell Tate. He departed from his earthly home on Tuesday; November 9, 2021.

Phillip was educated in the York County School system and worked for many years in the textile industry. He will forever be missed by his family and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother: Billy Tate and a son: Wiley Martin.

He leaves to cherish fond memories to his two sons: Brian Spindler and Phillip Martin of Gastonia, North Carolina and three daughters: Sheila Lindell and Kisha Hill both of Charlotte, North Carolina and Ashley Tate of Gastonia, North Carolina; three brothers: Robert McDowell (Margie), Donald McDowell (Peggy) and Sammie Tate; two aunts: Helen Barrow and Ozella Robbins both of Gastonia, North Carolina and a host of grandchildren, great grands, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Viewing at the funeral home on Saturday; November 13, 2021 from 12 noon until 3:00 p.m.

Funeral on Sunday; November 14, 2021 at Holy Jerusalem Church, Gastonia at 2:00 p.m. with thirty minute visitation before the service.

Interment: Armstrong Cemetery, Gastonia

Masks required at all services



Guest Book

To my cousin Phillip I love you and I know you in a better place smiling down on us letting us know you are ok no more pain we love you and you will always missed and never forgotten.

- na

My deepest condolences and to the family. This guy could make you laugh in the darkest times, you will truly be miss Phillip!🌹🕊️

- na

My you rest in paradise as jehovah awaits you it my honor to have known you

- na

Was a sweet kind hearted person! Will truly be missed , and never forgotten! ❤🙏👼

- na

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

- Gregory Funeral Service | Gastonia, NC