Jimmy Dale Tate, Jr., graduated into glory on July 23, 2014 at the age of 56.

He was born August 13, 1957 in Berwyn, Illinois. Jim is the son of Essie Tate of Harrison, Arkansas. He was living in Branson, Missouri and serving as operations manager at Summerwinds Resort Services at the time of his passing.

He is survived by his mother, Essie; his sister, Donna Hatasaki and her husband Grant of Mountain View, California; his nephew, Joe Hatasaki of Denver, Colorado; his niece, Allison Hatasaki also of Mountain View, California; as well as many beloved aunts, uncles and dearest cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy Dale Tate, Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Johnnie and Vickie Ervin; and his paternal grandparents, Chester and Gladys Tate.

Jim graduated from Harrison High School in 1975 and from the University of Arkansas in 1980 with a degree in Accounting. He completed his law degree at the U of A after working for the Bank of Oklahoma in Tulsa for a short time. Jim practiced law in Fayetteville and Harrison before moving to the resort industry in the early 1990's. Jim loved floating the Buffalo River, fishing, camping and was an expert water skier as a young man. He had an eclectic taste in music and art, loved working in the yard, had a sharp wit, a tender heart, a fabulous gift of hospitality, and loved engaging with people. He will be deeply missed by his family, his co-workers and by countless friends.

A memorial service was held Monday, August 4, 2014 at Eagle Heights Baptist Church followed by burial in Maplewood Cemetery.

Visitation was Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Coffman Funeral Home in Harrison.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com.