Timothy Edward Tate, age 62, of Picayune, Mississippi passed away, Sunday, September 2, 2018. Timothy was the son of Billy Edward Tate and the late Senator Margret “Wootsie” Tate.

Graveside Services will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A Reception will held at 2:00 p.m. at the Senior Center, 45 El Patch Parkway, Picayune, Mississippi.

He is survived by his father, Billy Edward Tate; three children: Tyler Tate of Picayune, Melissa Goss of Picayune and Sara Tate of Picayune; one sister, Toni Lockwood of Picayune, and four grandchildren: Angelina Nameth, Alyse Goss, Alana Goss, and Korbin Tate.

Also preceded by his sister, Marietta “Mike” Tate and Mary Virginia Tate.

He will be missed by his family and friends.

Arrangements are under the directions of Picayune Funeral Home. You may print the obituary notice or add a condolence at picayunefuneral.com.