Anthony Maurice Tate

Anthony Maurice Tate was born January 16, 1974 in Rockford Illinois. He accepted Christ at an early age. He was the son of John H. state and Sarah Louise Morris Tate. He was preceded on death his mother, his sister Kimberly, and his niece Taneisha.

Anthony was lovingly known as Tony amongst his family and friends. But he was also referred to as Pops and Daddy by his loving children. He grew up as an army brat who lived in El Paso, TX, Pirmasens Germany, and Peoria and Phoenix, AZ.

He graduated from Andress High a school where he was known as “The Show Stopping fullback/ tailback” on the football field every Friday night. He was boisterous, extremely sensitive, profoundly intelligent, and the temerity to live life his way.

The adoration, love, devotion to his children and family was everlasting.

He was employed by Peak Heart and Vascular, where he was hired as a “medical assistant.” A day and a half later he was promoted to a Cardio Vascular Technician. Where he was appreciated, valued, and recognized by his peers. Especially by his supervisor (Gloria).

Anthony entered into eternal rest January 4, 2024. Left to treasure his memories; His loving son Anthony D. Tate (Ashlyn) of Las Cruces, NM; his two baby girls Aiyanna S. Tate of Los Angeles, CA; Mia N. Tate of Phoenix, AZ; his father John H. Tate of Pine Bluff, AR; his brother Eric Tate of Fort Walton Beach, FL; sisters Tina L. Gregory (Lawrence) of Arkadelphia, AR and Karen R. Hughes of Bearden, AR; nieces Ashlea C. Clark of Bryant, AR and Natasha D. Hughes-Donald (Kevin) of Memphis, TN; great nieces Diauria J. Clark of Bryant, AR and Tyunna Stevenson of Memphis, TN; Nephew Courtney T. Hughes of Memphis, TN and great nephews Kedrick Donald and Ashton Hughes of Memphis, TN; and two bonus children Leonardo and Valeria Saleido of Phoenix, AZ. and a host of relatives and friends.

The family thanks you for your kind words and prayers.