September 04, 1952 - June 07, 2020
Lewis Franklin Tate Obituary Passed away on 6/7/20 at home with loving family surrounding him. Born 9/4/52 in Belleville Illinois Parents Father: Thomas Franklin Tate Mother: Mary Rose Miller Tate . Served in the Air Force for 21 years and retired in August of 1993 at Plattsburgh Air Force Base in Plattsburgh, NY. Upon retirement from the Air Force, he worked at Friendly's Restaurant as a cook in Plattsburgh NY and retired after 13 years in June 2004. Upon retirement from there he moved to Spokane WA, married his wife Christine A. Jock on June 7, 2006 and worked at Target from 2004-2017 until he retired due to health reasons. Lewis (Frank) was an active member or Park Heights Baptist Church on South Hill before illness. He loved spending time with his family, gaming, bowling, watching tv, reading and music. Survived by his wife Christine A. Tate Spokane WA, Daughter Nicole Dupra Spokane WA, Melissa Tate Cornelius (Brent) AZ, Son Glen Tate Seattle WA, Adopted Daughter Melissa Laws Spokane WA. Sisters Tommie Camela Tate (Shelly) Spokane WA, Cherilyn Tate (AKA Charles) (Chong) Seattle WA. Nieces Jennifer Tate (Bryan Ruby) Spokane WA, Amber Tate (Anthony Kelly) Spokane WA, Sun Galaxia Seattle WA, Sarah Deschamp (Jesse) Seattle WA. Several granddaughters and grandsons, great nieces and great nephews as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded by Dad Thomas Tate, Mother Mary Tate, grandparents, niece, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be Monday 6/22/20 from 10a-7p at Heritage Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be Tuesday 6/23/20 at 11:00a Burial to follow at Washington State Veterans Cemetery In lieu of flowers please make donations to The American Cancer Society. � To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Lewis, please visit our Tree Store