Carleton T. Tate

Carleton T. "Carl" Tate, 73, of Wayne Blvd, Alum Bank, died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at UPMC Altoona Regional Hospital. He was born on August 9, 1940, in Washington D.C., a son of Thomas Tate, surviving of Arizona and the late Irene "GiGi" (Catterton) Tate. He is survived by two sons: William R. “Billy” Tate and wife Rosalie, of Falling Waters, WV, and James E. “Jim” Tate and wife Lily, of Iowa City, IA; a step-son Richard Morton and wife Deborah of Sanford, NC; and a step-daughter, Sherry Morton of Tyson Corner, VA; four grandchildren: Kaitlyn Marie, Nina Karissa, Ayrnn Rose, and Rebekah Marie; one sister, Bonnie Miller, of Fife Lake, MI, and his beloved dog Freddie.

Carl served in the Navy, and retired from Reagan International Airport, after 20 years, as a Steam Plant Engineer.  He was a life member and former Adjutant, and Post Commander of the Bedford American Legion Post #113, life member of Pleasantville VFW Post #219, a member of the Fort Bedford Honor Guard, Fleet Reserve, and USS Macon Association.  He was an avid movie collector.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013, at 1:00 p.m., in the Chapel at the Timothy A. Berkebile Funeral Home, in Bedford.  Burial at Bedford County Memorial Park, with full military rites conducted by the Fort Bedford Honor Guard.  Friends will be received on Monday, from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service, at the funeral home. Our online guest book is available at www.berkebilefuneralhome.com.