Bennie Joe Tate
September 30, 1945 ~ March 26, 2015
Bennie Tate was born September 30, 1945. He was called to his heavenly home on March 26, 2015 with his devoted wife of 47 years and their three lovely children by his side.
He came to know Christ as his personal SAVIOR.
Bennie attended public school in San Antonio, Texas and Jersey City, New Jersey. He continued his education at St. Philips College and Southwest Texas State University.
He was a Vietnam Veteran, while serving in the U.S. Army, where he was the recipient of a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars.
He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Joe Tate Knowlton.
Bennie was dearly loved and will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine; Daughters Lytrenda (Stacey) Houston, Tx; Dana Houston, TX; Bernadette (Kevin) Plainfield, NJ; Sons Bennie Jr. (Tanya) Orlando, FL; Bernard (Joyce) Houston, Tx; Jerome (Lisa) Jersey City, NJ;Thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
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To Maxine and Bennies children, May the loving memories of your husband and Father surround you and bring you comfort. May God’s promise to be near you during this difficult time give you the strength needed to cope with the pain. Psalms 46:1 says ” God is a strength and a help that is readily found in times of distress” May you find love and support in each other. Remember God is the creador of Life….to him death is not the end but a brief pause to life and we should see it the same, Jehovah promises a resurrection John 5:28,29 ” All those in the memorial tombs will come out” WE will be able to embrace our loved ones when Gods promise to restore the paradise on earth is fullfilled. Psalms 37:29″ The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.” These promises have help my daughter and I cope with our loss. We Pray that they also bring you comfort and hope for the future.
With sincere Sympathy
Blanca
Jw.org
Ft Worth TX
Maxine and family, our sincere condolences to you all at this difficult time. First and foremost, we will remember Bennie’s outgoing personality; he did not know a stranger! How you enriched one another’s lives with your love and caring as a family, is a blessing that will continue in your hearts forever. May those memories stand out and may God’s continued loving embrace, surrounded by the love and prayers of your family and friends, sustain you now and in the days to come. With love, Anita and Richard Ortiz and family
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue comforting you all during this difficult time. Gone but not forgotten!