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Leonard R. "Sonny" Tate

2/22/1937 - 12/6/2017

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Obituary For Leonard R. "Sonny" Tate

Leonard R. “Sonny” Tate, 80, of Wintersville, OH passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Trinity West. He was born in Brilliant, OH on February 22, 1937 a son of the late Leonard and Pearle Sweat Tate. Leonard was retired from Detroit-Pittsburgh Motor Freight, after 56 years of service. He was a member of Open Door Baptist Church in Follansbee and a member of Teamsters Local, Cleveland Chapter. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and camping. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers George and Keith Tate. Leonard is survived by his wife of 57 years Saundra “Sandy” Fisher Tate; daughter Joann (Don) Jones; sons Leonard (Teresa) Tate and Scott ( Tracy) Tate; brother Tom (Paula) Tate; sisters Patty (Autry) Hooper and Sharon (Richard) Eckerd; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville, OH on Sunday from 2-5p.m., where funeral services will be held on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 12:30p.m. Burial at Union Cemetery

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  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A WARM SMILE was sent on December 7, 2017 We'll forever have fond memories of Uncle Sonny and his jovial spirit. Love, Michael, Lourdes, Rachel, and Sarah

  • 09/03/2024

    Donna Chichick

  • 09/03/2024

    Jimmy and Carol Blevins

    Dear Sandy, Just heard this afternoon about Sonny, still cannot believe it. I have cried all afternoon. If there is anything we can do please let us know. There are two things I know for certain, one is that Heaven is a better place since he got there and saw his warm smile. The other is I am a better person for having known him. May God be with you and comfort you during this great time of loss.Love YouJim and Carol Blevins

  • 09/03/2024

    K

    I am so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God's sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible. (Acts 24:15; John 5:28,29) Those who are raised to life will have the prospect of never again being subject to misery, sickness, or death. (Revelation 21:4) I hope that reflecting on these thoughts will give you some relief during this difficult time.

  • 09/03/2024

    Pat Fellows and family

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    John and Linda McGlone

  • 09/03/2024

    Marilyn & Norman, Barbara & Joe

    Dearest Saundra and Family - We were so sad to hear of Sonny's sudden passing. He was a good, kind and generous person, always fun to be with. Our thoughts are with all of you. This is, of course, one of those times that we wish we were not so far away.Love from all of us to all of you --Marilyn & Norm, Barbara & Joe and Family

  • 09/03/2024

    Expression of Sympathy

    A THE COLOR OF MEMORIES TABLE ARRANGEMENT was ordered on December 8, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    Rich, Teri, and Malcolm

    Words may not suffice to express the heartfelt sorrow that we feel for the passing of your father but please accept our condolences and we will be sure to include him and your family in our daily thoughts and prayers.

  • 09/03/2024

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    A DISH GARDEN WITH FRESH FLOWERS was ordered on December 8, 2017

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    Expression of Sympathy

    A GARDEN PATH was ordered on December 8, 2017

  • 09/03/2024

    George and Cathy Hunt

  • 09/03/2024

    Rob and Sara Malcolm, Michael Malcolm

    With deepest sympathy to the Tate family . May your memories of your father, and husband be beautiful ones. Sincerely, Sara and Rob and Michael Malcolm

  • 09/03/2024

    Terry Kourim

    So sorry to hear about Lee's Dad passing. Thoughts & prayers for ur family

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