Robert J Tate

Robert J Tate, 58, of West Salem died Sunday November 15, 2015 due to his courageous battle with cancer.

Memorial Services will be Saturday November 21, 2015 @ 11:00 a.m.  at the United Methodist Church, 80 East Buckeye Street, West Salem, Ohio with Pastor Floyd Costello officiating..

Memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church in his memory. Matteson Funeral Home in West Salem is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be shared at the funeral home website@ www.mattesonfh.com.

He was born March 27, 1957 in Norwich, New York the son of  Robert & Ruth (Symonds) Tate.

He had been employed at Premium Building Products in West Salem for 11 years.

He enjoyed his family and Ohio sports teams.

Bob will be deeply missed by, his wife Venis(Ewing) Tate whom he married August 31, 1985 son, Joey Tate of Ashland, mother, Ruth Hawkins of West Salem, brother, John(Karen)Tate of Lafayette,sisters, Ruth(Mitch)Fuson of West Salem, Mary(Ray)Engel of West Salem, Sandy Maynard and Al Talcott of West Salem, many cousins, nieces, nephews and great nephews and nieces.

His father, brother-in-law Dexter Maynard and nephew, Gary Elswick died previously.

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