Mr. James Lamar Tate Jr.'s Obituary
Memorial Service for Mr. James Lamar Tate Jr., 67, of Alexander City, will be Friday, March 3, 2023, at 2:00 pm at the chapel of Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Skip Lowery will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Radney Funeral Home. Military Honors will be provided by the Alexander City Veteran’s Honor Guard at the cemetery.
Mr. Tate Jr. passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham). He was born on May 22, 1955 in Alexander City, Alabama to James Lamar Tate Sr. and Beverly Dennis Tate. Lamar enlisted with the United States Army after graduating high school and served our country for 22 years before retiring. He was a devoted husband who loved Annette dearly and cherished every moment they spent together. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, watching Auburn football and westerns, and taking family trips to the beach.
He is survived by his wife, Annette M. Tate of Alexander City; children, Landon Tate (Melissa) of Tampa, FL, Sarah Brown (Brian) of Jacksonville, AL, James Lamar Tate III (Theresa) of Martinsburg, WV; grandchildren, Zachary Tate, Phillip Tate, Daniel Brown, Carson Brown, James Lamar Tate IV; brother, Randy Tate (Lisa); sister-in-law, Donna Loyd (Jeff) and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Lake Martin Humane Society, 2502 Sugar Creek Road, Alexander City, AL, 35010 or to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX, 75284.
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