Lonnie Detroy Tate, Sr.

Lonnie Detroy Tate, Sr. passed away in Show Low, Arizona on December 24, 2016 of natural causes. Lonnie was born on September 4, 1944 in Keota, Oklahoma to D.A and Betty Tate. Lonnie attended Keota Public School where he graduated in 1963. Lonnie owned and operated Grassey Lake/T-Bar Ranch until he moved to Show Low, AZ in December 2003 when he bought C&K Hose Co. He was respected as a business owner and loved by many friends. He is survived by his son, Steve Tate and wife, Erlene of Stigler, Oklahoma; 2 brothers, Terry Tate and Tim Tate of Casa Grande, Arizona; beloved family, Dawn, Dawnis and Daltin of the home; 4 grandkids, 2 great-grandkids and numerous nephews and nieces. Lonnie was preceded in death by his son, Lonnie Detroy Tate, Jr and his parents, D.A and Betty Tate. Services will be held at a later date in Stigler, Oklahoma. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to, UMB bank .(Southwest community network/Zkickforlife) account number 210-001-8622 routing number, 101000695 in Lonnie’s name.