G. Tate

G. Fulton Tate, 85, of 400 Webber Road, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home. Born March 27, 1926, in Pacolet, SC, he was a son of the late Walter G. and Cleo Sutton Tate. Mr. Tate was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Navy. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Spartanburg and the Melvin Parker Co-ed Sunday School Class. Survivors include his wife Patricia "Pat" Tate; a son, Gregg Tate and wife Kay of Roettenbach, Germany; a daughter, Lori Moore and husband Rusty of Spartanburg; four grandsons, Patrick and Ethan Moore of Spartanburg, Frank Fox of Goose Creek, SC, and Dr. Ken Fox of Charlotte, NC; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Carroll Tate. Visitation will be 7:00-9:00 PM on Monday, July 11, 2011, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at the Chapel, conducted by the Rev. Sal Barone, the Rev. Bill Adams, and the Rev. Norman Band. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to The Encouraging Word, c/o First Baptist Church of Spartanburg, 250 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306; or to the American Cancer Society Spartanburg Relay for Life, Attn: Kym Cole, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615. The family will be at the home. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of G. Fulton Tate please visit our Sympathy Store.