Edward Lee Tate, 79, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He was born April 29, 1940 in Oark to E.W. and Estelle Tate.
Ed owned and operated his own business, Arkan Exterminating for many years in the Northwest Arkansas area. He enjoyed many years coaching his son’s and other youth baseball teams. He founded and was the coach for the Fayetteville Boxing Club for over a decade, and took pride in the success of many young men who participated.
He enjoyed fishing, camping and attending auctions before an illness limited his abilities.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Archie and Ernest; and sister, Mabel Skaggs.
Ed is survived by his sons, Tim (Melinda) of Stafford, Virginia and Terry (Marci) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; brothers, Gearld, Lonnie and Malcolm; grandsons, Jake, Cody, Liam, Weston and Cooper; and granddaughters, Jessica (Tim) Power and Kaitlyn.
No services are planned. There will be a private burial at Fairview Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of Beard’s Chapel.
Ed was a big supporter of helping kids participate in sports, so in lieu of flowers donations may be made to Pagnozzi Parker Charities at pagnozziparker.org or mail to 100 E. Poplar St, Suite A, Fayetteville, AR 72703.
Prayers of peace and comfort to all the family.
What a fine man, always enjoy visiting with him at Fayetteville fire when he came by, prayers for the family, he will be missed!!
Tim and Terry I am sorry to hear about Ed’s passing. We go back to ball playing and boxing and you and .our boys working at Watson’s store. Ed gave himself to help others, I considered him a great friend. Bless your family during this time. If I can help let me know.
Terry and family: So sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. He was a great coach and was always very kind and generous to me during my U of A years. I use many of the techniques he taught me in training my boxers to this day. Prayers to you and your family.
I LOVE YOU DAD,EVEN THOUGH I NEVER GOT TO KNOW YOU.YOU HAVE THREE GRANDKIDS TWO GIRLS AND ONE BOY WISH THEY COULD HAVE BEEN APART OF YOURE LIFE.GRAND BABIES ALONG WITH THAT.WISH I COULD HAVE GOT TO KNOW MY BROTHERS.BUT THATS JUST NOT MENT TO BE HEAR ON EARTH .WE WILL REUNITE IN HEAVEN CAUSE I KNOW YOU ARE THERE.LOVE YOURE DAUGHTER,REEDA Mae Tate.akaAdams
Your Dad was a great person. So sorry for your loss.
Our prayers go out to your family.
Rick and Jeannie Mhoon
We all want to extend our sympathy to you,Terry, on the passing of your Dad. Marci, we know you were a great help to your father-in-law. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Louise Neal and family – Kay Neal Kelly, and Gary and Lisa Jorgensen.
I have the fondest memories of Ed coaching our summer baseball teams. He was one of those Dads that you enjoyed being around growing up.
Tim and Terry, I have a lot of very fond memories of your dad. I always enjoyed being around him whether we were playing baseball, boxing or just telling fishing stories. I always had a tremendous amount of respect for your dad, he was always willing to give his time to help others. He was a great example for all of us and I am sure he will be missed greatly. Our prayers and sympathy go out to you, May god bless your family.