Tony Allen Tate, a 25-year resident of Oak Harbor, died suddenly Sept. 16, 2005 from a long battle with diabetes. He was born to Joan and John Tate in Charleston, N.C. Nov. 23, 1964.

He was preceded in death by his father, John L. Tate, Sr. and brother Kenneth W. Tate.

He leaves behind mother Joan Tate, brother and sister-in-law James and Lynn Tate, brother and sister-in-law John and Stephanie Tate, two nieces, Neckole and Summer Tate, and nephew Zach Tate.

Tony had a great love for family, animals and laughter. We bid goodbye to our “incredibly funny” son, brother and uncle.

A memorial will be held at Mount Vernon Kingdom Hall of Jehovas Witness Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m., 3610 Terra Ln., Mount Vernon.

In lieu of flowers, please contact American Diabetes Memorium for Tony Tate at 1-800-342-2383.