Theodore "Junebug" Tate Obituary in Heath Springs at Stewart Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Theodore "Junebug" Tate

Theodore Roosevelt “Junebug” Tate, 69, entered eternal rest Friday, February 17, 2023 in Lancaster, SC. He was born on March 30, 1953, in Lancaster County. He was the son of Reverend Fannie Anthony Tate and the late Theodore Tate.

Theodore was married to Regina Rutledge Tate.

He leaves to cherish fond memories his wife, Regina Tate of Lancaster, SC; six children, Nathedious Mills of Heath Springs, SC, Tajuan Price (Tinisha Price) of Jonesboro, Georgia, Dieon Tate of Lancaster, SC, Jada Tate of Lancaster, SC, Antoin Rutledge (LaQuantra) of Columbia, SC and Ladia Rutledge of Greensboro, NC; his mother, Reverend Fannie Tate of Heath Springs, SC; one brother, Eugene Addison of Salisbury, NC; one sister, Ella Tate of Heath Springs, SC; seven aunts, Eloise T. Perry of Virginia Beach, VA, Hattie T. Grant of Heath Springs, SC, Cheryl T. Wade of Charlotte, NC, Angela T. Jones (Bruce) of Lancaster, SC, Reverend Amanda Tate of Lancaster, SC, Isabelle D. Watts of Fort Mill, SC and Viola Anthony of Washington, DC; three uncles, Carl F. Tate of Passaic, NJ, Willie J. Tate of Charlotte, NC and Jerry Patterson of Lancaster, SC; one great uncle, Olden Tate (Catherine) of Lancaster, SC and seven grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 25, 2023, at the funeral home.

Viewing will be 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Friday, February 24, 2023.

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Praying for Rev. Fannie and his entire family... you all have our deepest sympathies...The family of Wadlaw and Margaret Cunningham

Praying for you PeeWee and family Love you cuz, Louis and Crystal Streater and Greyson

I pray your memories of Tate bring you comfort in a time like this. Know that we have you in our thoughts and prayers always. Love Paul and Regina Hagwood

God bless and my deepest condolences. Willie Cunningham.

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