Christopher Michael Tate, age 44 of Springfield, passed away on February 8, 2020. He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on May 28, 1975. He is preceded in death by his mother, Shelia Barton. Survived by his brother, Bobby (Robin) Tate, Jr., step brother Chris (Carolyn) Barton; step-sister, Lorie (Ron) Polidora; step-father, Jim Barton; niece Mary Tate, and the Keith’s, who became Chris’ second family. Chris loved the outdoors, he especially loved to go off roading on his RZR, Old Hickory Lake, and was a master on the grill. A celebration of his life will be on Saturday February 15 at Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House from 2pm until service time at 4pm.
Christopher Michael Tate

Born on May 28, 1975
Departed on February 8, 2020
- Visitation: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House
- Saturday February 15, 2020 2:00pm to 4:00pm
- Life Celebration: Cole & Garrett Funeral Home, White House
- Saturday February 15, 2020 4:00pm to 4:30pm
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