R.I.P. Howard Tate

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R.I.P. Howard Tate

Post by Hal Higgins »

I just got a call from a good friend, T.A. Gibson, that our good friend and fellow player, Howard Tate, just lost his battle with cancer. At this time I have no other information available to me. Let's be in prayer for Howards family. R.I.P. my good friend.
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Man i'm sorry to hear that. We will be praying for the family. Jimmie
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I was afraid this was nearing. Miss you Howard and condolences to all family and friends.
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Post by Milton C. Willmann »

Rest in Peace Howard. This is truly sad. Howard was a very nice man and one of the most cordial persons I ever met. His family is in our prayers.
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RIP 'ol bud

Your pain is over. Gonna miss you.
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Post by ray qualls »

So sorry to hear about Howard. He certainly will be missed as he was one of the "Good Guys". God Bless him and his Family.
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A good guy. Rest In Peace my friend.
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Post by Fred Justice »

My most sincere condolences to Charlene and the family. Rest in peace with the Lord my friend.
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Condolences

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My thoughts and prayers for the Tate family. Carl
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RIP Howard Tate. We will miss you.
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Mike Archer
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Howard

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And now our friend is with the good Lord

above no more pain

you wont be forgotten Howard

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Post by Pat Irvin »

My condolences to Charlene and all his family and friends. He was a kind soul and will be missed.
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Post by Jim Cohen »

I have just observed a moment of silence in dear Howard's honor and memory. He was a good man. His memory and good deeds live on. RIP, Howard, RIP.
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Post by George Brown »

I Pray that God will give Charlene,and the family the strength, and comfort that they need in this time of Great Sorrow. Howard can now go Rest High On
That Mountain, and play again. He will be remembered by all who knew him, whether here on the Forum, or in person. God Bless.
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Post by Doc Hope »

So sorry to hear this,RIP our forum bother.Our prayers go out for the Tate family & friends.
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Post by Dave Mudgett »

I'm very sorry to hear this news. My prayers and condolences go out to his family and friends. RIP, Howard.
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Post by Donna Dodd »

I'm so glad we got to say good-bye to Howard before he passed. Charlene has lost several family members in the last two or three years, and has now lost her husband. I pray for God's comforting hand in healing her heart.

Rest in peace, Howard.

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Post by David Wright »

R.I.P. Ol Friend, and my Prayers to Charlene.....
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Post by Tommy Young »

my deepest sympathy's to his whole family my GOD go with all of them, Rest In Peace old friend.
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Post by CrowBear Schmitt »

i'm sorry to read of Howard's passing
my sincere condolences go to his family
Rest in Peace Howard
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Post by Jerry Overstreet »

RIP Howard. I didn't know Howard except through the forum, but I know he was a kind and generous man. It was so courageous of him to say good bye to all of us here before his journey home.

Condolences to Howard's family and close friends.
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Rip

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I'm saddened to hear this. Howard and myself had many conversations. I guess the last time I saw him was at our 2nd MSP Show in Laurel, MS. RIP my friend and we'll say a prayer for the family.
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RIP Howard my friend and i am saddened to hear this news. I will be in prayer for the family.
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Post by Bill Dobkins »

Rip Howard, may God bless and keep you and give comfort to the family.
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Post by Buck Grantham R.I.P. »

We are very saddened to hear that Howard has left us but the brighter side is that he has gone to be with the Lord. Our prayers go out to the family. Love, Buck & Mitzi
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