Dufay B. Tate, Sr.

dufay tate, sr.

April 21, 1924 ~ January 30, 2006


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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Asheville – Dufay B. Tate, Sr., 81, of Oakwilde Drive, died Monday, January 30, 2006. A native of Polk County, he was the son of the late Wilbur W. and Edna Honeycutt Tate. He was a retired employee of Gerber and former owner of Jeans Unlimited. He was an Army veteran of World War II and also served in the Air Force. He was a member of Biltmore Baptist Church and of the Royal Arcanum. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Johnson Tate; three sons, Roger D. Tate of Jasper, GA, Dufay B. “Pete” Tate, Jr. of Asheville and Michael C. Tate of Candler. He was preceded in death by his two daughters, Gloria Tate Tweed and Brenda Tate Bridges, both formerly of Asheville. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one sister, Katherine Scruggs of Polk County. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian conducted by the Rev. Ryland Whitehorn. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

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  1. Wilma and family, please know that you have been and will continue to be in the thoughts and prayers of the Ponder girls; Linda, Eddie and Betty.
    We know that your strong faith will get you through these difficult days ahead. Our prayer is that God will give you a peace that passeth all understanding.
    Wilma, you are the ROCK of your family and I know you have their
    support.
    We will not be able to attend the
    service, but we will be there in
    spirit.
    We LOVE you. The Ponder girls.
    Linda, Eddie and Betty

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  2. Dear Grandmother, We want you to know that we are sorry about Pop. I loved him so much. I will never forget all the summers we stayed with you guys, and we would talk around the breakfast table and eat your good biscuits. I will also NEVER forget him vacuming the house. We love you and, I bet him, mom and Brenda are having a blast up there! May God give you all the comfort you need to make it through this difficult time. What an awesome Popa he was!!! Love, Michelle and Randall

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  3. Dear Tate family, I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am to have read about Mr. Tate’s passing. I have such good memories of him. Especially our beach trip, and him wearing those wild shorts, I never let him live that down.We all had such a good time together. I think about your family alot and I sure do miss Cricket. I wish I could be there on Wed.but I just won’t be able to make it. I will be thinking about y’all and my prayers are with you. Take care and I love you all. Debbie Moss Cole

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  4. Dear Tate Family,
    I am so sorry for your loss; please know you are in my thoughts and prayers;

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  5. My condolences to Dufay’s family. He often came to the union office, local 525, and was a welcome member and good friend. He was a fine man, we will all miss him.

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  6. Dear Wilma,

    We were so saddened to hear of Dufay’s passing but rejoice in knowing he is walking the streets of gold alongside of his two precious daughters and other family members.

    What a joy you two always were to be around. The Wednesday night dinners at Biltmore Baptist were filled with laughter, treasured memories and an everlasting friendship. You both always made us feel so welcome and such a part of your family. You and the entire family are in our prayers.

    All our love,

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  7. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I have fond memories of special moments spent with Dufay many years ago.

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  8. Dear Wilma and family, you’ve been a precious family to me you seem just like my mother and father, growing up I had rather be at your house than my own. I loved spending the night with cricket!! I love her just like a sister, and all the boys they also made me feel wanted, and loved. Love you,Liz Tweed

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  9. Dear Wilma and family, you’ve been a precious family to me you seem just like my mother and father, growing up I had rather be at your house than my own. I loved spending the night with cricket!! I love her just like a sister, and all the boys they also made me feel wanted, and loved. Love you,Liz Tweed

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  10. Dear Wilma and family, you’ve been a precious family to me you seem just like my mother and father, growing up I had rather be at your house than my own. I loved spending the night with cricket!! I love her just like a sister, and all the boys they also made me feel wanted, and loved. Love you,Liz Tweed

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  12. Wilma and family – what a gift you allowed me – to come into your home on so many occasions – get hugs from two of the most wonderful people in the World. The Dynamic Dancing Romantic couple will always remaining a part of my fondest memories.

    All of the HBPC Program at the VA join me in sending you our love and prayers.

    Fondly,
    Vivian

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  13. We are very sorry about your loss. Sorry we are not able to come but our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  15. Sorry, I just learned of the passing of Dufay. I worked with him for many years at Gerber. My prayers are with you.

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