James “Bill” Tate

James “Bill” Tate, 83, a resident of Mountain Home, Ark., formerly of Monticello died last Thursday, Sept. 20, 2012, at his residence.

He was born August 14, 1929, in Warren, Ark. to the late James Orlan Tate and Carrie Kline. Mr. Tate was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean Conflict.

He married Frances Jean Wood on August 14, 1954, in Warren. He worked as a conductor for Rock Island Railroad in Warren where he retired; he was also an avid train enthusiast. He then retired from Burlington Industries in Monticello after 15 years of service. He was of the United Pentecostal faith. Mr. Tate was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Jean Tate of Mountain Home; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Judy Tate of Newellton, La., Tim and Myra Tate of Van Buren, Ark. and Larry Tate of Mountain Home, Ark.; a daughter and son-in-law, Elisa and Randy Rogers of Mountain Home; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Bob Tate of Warren and Louis Gene and Janice Tate of Warren; a sister, Janice Lawrence of Warren; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012, at the Galatia Cemetery near Norfork with the Rev. Rex Williams officiating. Burial followed the service under the direction of Conner-Hankins Funeral Home.

The online obituary and guestbook are available at www.conner-hankinsfuneralhome.com.