Mr. Patrick Donell Tate was born July 3, 1968 in Kentwood, Louisiana to the late Clifford Dyson and Rosetta Tate. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Veronica Davis and his grandparents.
Patrick attended Sumner County High School where he was a Stellar athlete. He played football and ran track. Patrick graduated in 1988 and moved to Nashville the following year to attend Nashville Auto Diesel College.
Patrick accepted Christ at an early age. He was a faithful member of Blades eld C.O.G.I.C. In Kentwood, Louisiana until he later transferred his membership to now named New Covenant Holy Temple C.O.G.I.C. in Nashville, Tennessee. There her served as a faithful deacon and choir member until his health began to fail.
In his early years, a lady noticed that he was very shy and always stood by himself. She also noticed that he walked to church so she started giving him a ride. From there on, they became really great friends and Miss Margie has been his backbone ever since.
Seven years after moving to Nashville, he started bringing his daughter up for the summer and she’s been with him ever since. He fought a good ght, now rest Patrick.
Patrick leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter, Ganesha P. Butler; one sister, Belisha Barnes; a dear friend, Margorie Boyd, all of Nashville, TN; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.