Edward Ray Tate

Mr. Edward Ray Tate, 77, of Durham, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.  He was born June 1, 1943, in Surry County, to the late Helen and Tobe Tate.  Ray retired from Morgan Stanley in 2015, after more than 40 years in the brokerage and banking business.  He honorably served our country in the United States Army Reserves for 20 years.  He was an extremely proud graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Class of 1965) and an avid fan of his beloved Tar Heels.  After graduation, Ray settled in Durham to start his career and raise his family.  He joined Hope Valley Country Club in 1974, which provided many years of friends, fellowship, dinners, and rounds of golf with dear friends.  His civic involvement included many years of service to the Durham Kiwanis Club, which also provided him a great deal of satisfaction.  In retirement, he enjoyed golf, traveling, one-on-one time with friends and family, and of course Carolina basketball.  He is survived by his partner, Karen Antis of Wilmington, along with her two sons, Carson and Parker; his ex-wife, Mary Cherry Tate of Durham; his eldest son, Chris and his wife, Heidi, and his children, Lucas, Baret, and Lilly Tate, of Asheville; his youngest son, Chad and his wife, Nancy, and their children, Tyler, Jesse, and Ann Lindsey, of Raleigh; his twin sister, Gaye Hennis of Raleigh and her two children, Todd and Susan; along with so many others who had the true privilege and honor of knowing Ray.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a private, family graveside service will be held at Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery in Mount Airy on Friday, October 30, 2020.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Carolina Spinal Cord Injury Association, 7980 Chapel Hill Road, Suite 101, Cary, NC  27513 (www.ncscia.org).  Moody Funeral Services in Mount Airy is proudly serving the Tate family.