R.I.P. Howard Tate

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 28 Oct 2009 7:28 am

See you on the other side, good friend. Charlene, you and your family are in my prayers.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 28 Oct 2009 9:08 am

Rest In Peace Howard
John

bruce fischer · Post by **bruce fischer** » 28 Oct 2009 11:12 am

our condolences and prayers to the tate family. bruce & lynn

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 28 Oct 2009 11:54 am

This has not been a good year for the Forum. I've gotten to the stage when I'm afraid to open the "Gone Home" section.
I never met Howard in person, but I always enjoyed our interactions. My condolences to his family and friends.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 28 Oct 2009 6:15 pm

Howard was a model citizen of our little community here. I was very sorry to hear of his illness. My condolences to his family on their loss.

Rest in peace, Howard, knowing that you made a difference in many lives. Thank you for spending time with us.

Paul King · Post by **Paul King** » 29 Oct 2009 3:05 am

I never met Howard personally but I did enjoy his postings here on the forum. My heartfelt condolences to the family.

Andy Hinton · Post by **Andy Hinton** » 29 Oct 2009 2:41 pm

I haven't been looking at this catagorie lately, so I'm late with my post. I got to Meet & jam with Howard twice at the Medicare Jam. Found him to be as nice, friendly, helpful steeler as any I'll ever meet. We'll miss him at the one coming up. Rest in peace Howard. My condolences to Charlene & family. Andy H.

Robbie Bossert · Post by **Robbie Bossert** » 29 Oct 2009 2:47 pm

R.I.P. Mr. Tate.

Robbie Bossert

Howard Hughes · Post by **Howard Hughes** » 29 Oct 2009 3:04 pm

I Have Always Enjoyed Mr Howard's Postings Here On The Forum, My Heartfelt Condolences To The Family and Friends May God Bring You Peace!.

Howard "Howie"

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 29 Oct 2009 6:17 pm

I've been asked by Charlene via Bro. Gibson (Pastor) to let everyone know that there will be a Memorial Service in Leesville, LA at Smart & Son Funeral Home on Sat. 10/31/09 at 1:00PM the Rev. T.A. Gibson will be directing the service for our good friend and lover of the steel guitar. The family also wishes to express their thanks for all the thoughts and prayers you have offered to them. Howard was a "Beta Checker" for BIAB, and Ms. Charlene has requested that anyone on the executive board of BIAB be contacted to deliver the news of Howards passing. So, if any of you forum members happen to have any of this information, would you please pass it along. Thank-you's to all of the Steel Guitar Forum members and staff.

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 30 Oct 2009 12:54 pm

I did not know Howard, personally. But I have read his posts. And from what I gather, he was a good man that always had some good to say. It's sad that he is gone. But he is in that better place that we all talk about being at, someday. I pray that God will comfort his wife at this time. His Holy Angels surround her with thepeace and joy that is of God's Love. I pray for them ( Mr. Howard & Mrs. Charlene ) at this time. And ask that everyone remember the good memories of his life. The lives he touched when he was around.
Tommy Shown

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · Post by **Buck Grantham R.I.P.** » 30 Oct 2009 6:27 pm

Howard was a good person and will be sorely missed by us all. Charlene and the family are in our prayers . Love , Buck & Mitzi

Robert Tripp · Post by **Robert Tripp** » 30 Oct 2009 9:14 pm

Love and prayers from our family to the Tate family, Howard was a good and gentle man, he is now with our good and gentle savior. RIP my friend.

Robert

Buck Grantham R.I.P. · Post by **Buck Grantham R.I.P.** » 30 Oct 2009 9:36 pm

If someone has Howard,s mailing address we need it . Thankw Buck and Mitzi Grantham

Chris LeDrew · Post by **Chris LeDrew** » 30 Oct 2009 10:55 pm

This is a very sad time for the forum. I've always enjoyed Howard's insight. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, my friend.

Ned McIntosh · Post by **Ned McIntosh** » 30 Oct 2009 11:38 pm

Howard's last message to his friends on the forum was one of thanks and gratitude. We have lost a fine gentleman, and by this our commuity is diminished. I take comfort from seeing so many posting expressions of faith and belief here. Thank you, Howard, for being part of our virtual world, and my humblest and sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 5 Nov 2009 6:42 am

I too am saddened to hear of Howard's passing.
He always came across as a very worm and friendly person, I wish i could have met him.

RIP Howard,
and may time bring peace to the family and friends of this gentleman.

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 5 Nov 2009 8:39 pm

Howard was a kind gentle man. He was always complimentary of others and was a good musician himself. I will miss him. Prayers going up for the family.

John Floyd · Post by **John Floyd** » 5 Nov 2009 8:58 pm

Howard Left Something Here on the forum for us to listen to.
An Instrumental of Him playing "Beyond The Sunset"

Its on Charles Tilleys' Music Site at http://www.etsga.org/playersongs.html

Scroll down to the bottom to Tate, Howard.

Very Nicely Done.

Joe Harwell · Post by **Joe Harwell** » 7 Nov 2009 6:36 pm

Mr. Howard lived a few miles down the road from me.

He was a positive presence and promoted sense of community here on the SGF.

That presence and his community building will remain alive here.

It's noteworthy of his last posts what the SGF meant to him in his last moments here on earth.

My prayers to his family.

Ray Riley · Post by **Ray Riley** » 1 Dec 2009 11:34 am

Has anyone emailed a picture of Howard Tate to Joe McHam 's website. Thanks Ray

Bernie Gonyea · Post by **Bernie Gonyea** » 1 Dec 2009 7:04 pm

Howard : You are now on the right hand of our master; May he take you in his arms and lead you thru the holy Lands; Now you will be gathering with some of our departed friends; There will be one big glorious Jam session, where you will have the honor of sitting in with PAPA John; Hank thompson; Bobby Caldwell and several others whom now call heaven their new home. May our good lord be with howard's wife and family..RIP, my friend..Bernie & Margaret Gonyea

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