Gerald Tate Jr., 61, of Sarasota, FL, passed away on March 28, 2026. Visitation will be held from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Fri., April 10, 2026 at a Jones Funeral Home. Services will be held 3:00pm on Sat., April 11, 2026 at Jones Funeral Home. Funeral arrangements by Jones Funeral Home.

He leaves to cherish his memories: Children: Gerald Tate, Aaron Tate, Sarah Vance, Kayla Paez, and Joshua Tate; father, Gerald Tate Sr.; mother, Loudell Tate; Brothers and Sisters: Ophelia Fuller, Tammy Sullivan, Sharon Murray, Yvette Jones, Christina Gibbons, Eric Tate, and Christopher Tate; Wife, Loretta McNeil; Grand children: Tayshawn Tate, Jeniyah Vance, Jenay Vance, Jeremiah Viqueir, Jeilani Viqueira, Josiah Viqueira, Cruiser Tate , Carter Tate, and King Tate; Nieces and Nephews: Benita Murray, April Murray, Amber Murray, Michael Fallen, Khalil Tate, Terrance Tate, Eric Hightowe, Derrick Hightower, Deidre Shipes, Brianna Hightower, Sylvia Wells, Tammy Sullivan, Kavina Sullivan and Nadiya Tate; Devoted Cousins, Faye Davis, Marcelle Davis and Ronell Davis; Uncle- Jessie Luke; Aunty - Angie Luke.