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Joney Lee Tate

March 22, 1951 — March 2, 2025

Randleman

Joney Lee Tate, 73, of Randleman passed away at Clapp’s Nursing Home on Saturday, March 2, 2025. He was born March 22, 1951 in Mt. Airy, NC to Eugene Tate and Elizabeth Faye Tate

Joney will be loved and missed by all who knew him. He loved people, family gatherings, and his faith, finding his salvation as a Christian later in life. Joney was owner/operator of Tate’s Used Cars, a member of Hobo Vanners Club of Archdale, and big fan of Pig Pickings. He was often found in his junkyard working on old cars, riding his motorcycle, or heading to the mountains. Joney loved fishing and his dogs, especially Jackal.

Joney is survived by his significant other, Sue Jacobs of the home; daughters, Emily Tate Gilmore (Brian) of Trinity, Sueann Lee Tate Cox (Paul) of Winston-Salem; son, Keith Jacobs of Asheboro; grandchildren, Ashely Gilmore, Lynzie Gilmore, Jeremy Jacobs, Taylor Jacobs, Cole Jacobs, Brandall Lee Brady, Carley Ann Brady; sisters, Vickie Tate of Thomasville, Darlene Tate of Denton, Sylvia Smith of Central Falls; brother-in-law, Carl (Coggie) Dilldine. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Gelane Dilldine and brother-in-law, Benny Smith. 

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 South Main Street, Randleman in the Eddie Pugh Memorial Chapel.

Pugh Funeral Home is honored to serve the Tate family.

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