Jerry Leavern Tate Jr., 44, a McMinnville resident and Grundy County native, was born March 28, 1976 and passed Nov. 6, following a sudden illness.

He was a construction worker and the son of David Glenn Ward and the late Reda Fay Ward. In addition to his mother, he was also preceded in death by sister Jennifer Jones.

Mr. Tate is survived by wife Amanda Tate of Morrison, son Elijah Tate of Cookeville, daughter Tatum Tate of Morrison, stepdaughter, Brooklyn Christman of McMinnville, two grandsons, Kenyon Buford and Sawyer Christman, both of McMinnville, sister LaWanda Fults of Grundy County, and brother, David A. Ward of McMinnville.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at High’s Chapel will Johnny Haston officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of service at High’s. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Southern Standard

(McMinnville, Tenn.) Nov. 11, 2020