On Tuesday, October 17, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Jean Tate; father of Allen Tate, Jr. (Theresa), Gail Erickson (Ken), David Tate (Stephanie Everett), Vivian Czajkowski (John), Janice Zephir (David) and Keith Tate (Karen). Also survived by 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Relatives and friends may call at Chapel at Riderwood Village, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD, on Friday, October 20, from 12 to 1 p.m.; where the Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. Interment Glen Haven Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Riderwood Benevolent Care Fund, 3110 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904.