Jerry Hugh Tate

Jerry Hugh Tate, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2007. Funeral service: 10:00 a.m., Monday at White's Funeral Home Chapel. Burial to follow in Springtown Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Jerry was born July 20, 1931 the son of the late, Arvil R. and Lula Boyd Tate in Borger. He was a long time resident of Parker and Wise County. As an avid cowboy, Jerry enjoyed a life of riding, roping, and rodeos. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and Navy. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; and one sisterBillie Tate Moore. Survivors include, wife, Carolyn Tate of Paradise; sons, Jerry Dan Tate of Weatherford, Jessie Wayne Tate and wife, Gina of Rockdale; daughters, Cherry Lynn Tate Watson and husband, Kenny of Sunset, Michelle Tate Seay and husband, Chancey of Rio Vista; sisters, Margaret Phillips and husband, Bill of Weatherford, and Shirley Madderra and husband, Harold of Tenn., 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.