Mark Douglas Tate

Mark Douglas Tate, 70, of Inman, SC passed away on July 18, 2022 at his home. He was born September 25, 1951 in Spartanburg County to the late George Gordon Tate and Evelyn Cooley Tate.

From an early age you could always find him outside where he loved exploring, farming and most of all driving farm equipment or an 18-wheeler truck.

He served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1974 and received an Honorable Discharge. During his tour, he served our country in Panama and Vietnam. While in Vietnam, he received the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Metal, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, and Sharpshooter Badge with Rifle bar (M16).

After many years of driving 18-wheelers and working for others, he purchased his own 18-wheeler and formed his own trucking company. He loved America and he experienced the American dream. He loved seeing this great country while driving his truck.

Survivors include his brother, Arthur Gordon Tate (Marilyn) of Catlett, VA and sister, Priscilla Tate Thompson (Rick) of Moore, SC, niece, Courtney Leigh Thompson, of Reidville, SC; nephews, Ashley Tate (Kate) of John Creek, GA, Dr. Kevin Tate (Doris) of Easton, Maryland, and Rev. David Tate (Courtney) of Temple, Texas;  and eight great nieces and nephews.

He was a member of Sandy Springs First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, NC.

A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, July 23 at 11:00AM at Eggers Funeral Home of Chesnee, SC conducted by the Rev. Joey Burnett. Family will receive friends immediately following the service until 12:30PM. Burial will be held at Sandy Springs First Baptist Church, Rutherfordton, NC at 1:00PM with military rites.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, or woundedwarriorproject.org.