Eugene "Clyde" Tate

May 25, 1951 - September 6, 2021

Eugene “Clyde” Tate, age 70, of Winder, Georgia died on Monday, September 6, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife of fifteen years, Cecilia Ann Tate; daughter, Kori Tate Rutledge and her two children, Christopher Kemp and Kylie Rutledge all of Cumming, GA; step-son, Myles Gilbert of Winder, GA; two brothers & sisters-in-law, James & Dianne Tate of Suwanee, GA and George & Jill Tate of Tick Ridge, AR; sister & brother-in-law, Darlene & Richard Watkins of Buford, GA; many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, a host of many friends and Clyde’s beloved pet companions, “The Cats.” Clyde was predeceased by his parents, James Arthur Tate, Sr. and Dorothy Mae Elrod Tate; step-son, SPC Kyle Gilbert; nephew, Bryan Tate; two sisters, Linda Diane Tate Kimsey and Christina Patricia Tate. Clyde was born on May 25, 1951. He was a 1968 graduate of North Gwinnett High School. Clyde owned and operated the Chevron Gas Station and Cambridge Gas Station in the Chamblee-Tucker area for years. He also was employed with Medspeed Courier Services serving Piedmont Hospital. Clyde loved playing golf and was an avid Georgia Bulldog Fan. He never met a stranger and just loved interacting with people from all walks of life. He was an animal lover, especially enjoying the company of “The Cats.” He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Clyde will be deeply missed by his adoring family and devoted friends. Due to the uptick in the COVID-19 and Delta Variant regulations, anyone attending the visitation or the service are asked to bring a mask and wear it and to also social distance. A Memorial Service Honoring and Celebrating the Life of Clyde Tate will be held Monday, September 13, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. at Tom M. Wages Lawrenceville Chapel. The family will receive friends on Monday from 5:00 P.M. till 7:00 P.M. before the service at the funeral home. Those desiring may make donations to Gwinnett Humane Society or Barrow Humane Society. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com. Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, 120 Scenic Hwy., Lawrenceville, GA 30046 (770-963-2411) has been entrusted with the arrangements.