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Hollis Tate Obituary

Hollis H. Tate, Jr., 92, passed away on November 20, 2013 in Baton Rouge. He passed peacefully with his children at his side. He was born in Baton Rouge on September 16, 1921 and graduated from Baton Rouge High School and Louisiana State University. He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Air Force as part of the "greatest generation". He worked at Exxon Refinery until his retirement in 1982. While at L.S.U., he was a member of the L.S.U. Marching Band. He was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma B. Tate, and his parents, Hollis H. Tate, Sr. and Kathleen Cox Tate. He is survived by his wife Patricia D. Tate, his children Evelyn "Cookie" Tate, Perry Tate and wife Linda, Kevin Tate and wife Robyn, and Julie Tate and husband Keith Degraw. Also survived by his grandchildren, Janet Floyd, Allison T. Zeringue, Melissa T. Zeringue, Natalie Boudreaux, Grant Boudreaux, and Kameron Tate. Also, great-grandchildren, Brady and Braxton Floyd, & Lily and Ava Zeringue. Also survived by step-children, Debbie Walker and Mark Willie. Pallbearers will be Perry Tate, Kevin Tate, Grant Boudreaux, Kameron Tate, Mark Willie, and Barry Zeringue, Jr. Visiting will be on Thursday, November 21 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East. Visiting resumes on Friday, November 22 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church from 12:00 noon until 1:00pm, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will be at Greenoaks Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his honor to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Published by The Advocate from Nov. 20 to Nov. 22, 2013.
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Cookie, I just heard of your dad's passing. I was flooded with fond memories; like the times he would rake the leaves in the back yard and let us "kids" run and jump on them. He was a good man. My sincere condolences to the family. Linda McGuire McIntyre

Linda McGuire McIntyre

December 1, 2013

cookie, Perry, Julie and Kevin,
My mom and dad thought the world of your mom and dad. Rice Drive seems so long ago. They had some wonderful stories of travelling together. Great friends like that don't come along very often. We keep your family in our thoughts and prayers

Paul Tullier

November 22, 2013

Julie, My sincerest condolences. I was just thinking of you recently.
Jeanne Overall Liles

Jeanne Liles

November 22, 2013

Kevin, Robyn, Kameron & Roxy,

Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all.

The LeBlanc's Randy, Wendy, Morgan & Madison

November 22, 2013

Perry: I am sad to hear of your dad's passing.

Tom Wilton

November 22, 2013

"Cookie", Perry, Julie & Kevin
Sorry to hear about the death of your dad. We have so many fond memories of sitting behind your parents for years in Tiger Stadium.
David & Ethel Sibley
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David Sibley

November 22, 2013

My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy go out to Hollis Tate's family and friends.

Al & Maria Caston

November 22, 2013

Kevin, Robyn, Kameron & Roxie,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time and the days to follow.
L. D., Dorothy & John Starns

November 22, 2013

We send our deepest condolences to you and your family during this time of sorrow. Prayers are with you.

BRAFOA

November 22, 2013

Perry - Your father was a bit of a mentor to all us. He will be missed. My prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Dena LeBlanc

November 22, 2013

Mrs. Pat and Family:
We are thinking of you and sending our condolences. Sincerely,
Dana McBride & The Staff at Bridgeway Hospice

November 21, 2013

Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Terry Macon

November 21, 2013

Thoughts and prayers go out to your family in this time of bereavement.

Marlon and family.

Marlon Harrison

November 21, 2013

Perry,
I was very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You and your family have my deepest sympathy. My prayers are with you all.

Al Toups

November 21, 2013

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