Minnie Ruth Tate, 85, departed this life on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clark Tate, Jr. She is survived by her sons, Clark Gregory Tate III, and Roderick Tate. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Union Baptist Church, 904 N. Roxboro St., at 1:00 pm, visitation at 12 noon. Condolences may be sent to the Tate Family at 2225 Curtis St., Durham, NC 27707.