Joseph Earl "Flintman" Tate

TATE, Joseph Earl “Flintman” Age 70 of Germantown, passed away Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1947 in Mount Airey, NC to his parents, Joseph H. & Mildred (Wilson) Tate. Joe was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; aunt, Maggie Burkett; and mamaw, Linda Wilson. Joe is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Kathy Tate; mother, Mildred Montgomery; 2 sons, Ronnie (Missy) Tate, and Aaron (Beth) Tate; grandson, Josh Tate; granddaughter, Ashlyn Tate; great-grandchildren, Rawling, Charlotte, and Violet; beloved fur baby, Max; sister, Kathy Tate; and numerous other family members and friends. Joe was a proud veteran and served three tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked at Grismer for over 30 years and was a strong believer in his faith. Joe was also an avid arrowhead hunter. He loved his family and grandchildren very much and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held from 6-8 PM Wednesday evening at Rogers Funeral Home in New Lebanon. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 also at the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors will follow the service at Trissel Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to Hospice of Dayton in Joe’s memory. Condolences may be expressed online at www.RogersFuneralHomes.com