Randloph Tate Obituary

The Angel of Death has visited my family, and taken from our midst, a beloved Father, KING, Husband, and friend. Randloph "Youngblood" Tate died peacefully at his residence Wednesday, April 4, 2007, after a few months of illness. This is a great loss to many, yet a well deserved rest for him. Randy-Which some called him was born May 1, 1942, in Hot Springs, Arkansas to Mr. and Mrs. Tate. Both parents preceded him in death at an early age, causing Randy to be raised by aunt and uncle: Mr. and Mrs. Youngblood. Mr. Youngblood took Randy under his wing, and my father ultimately adopted Mr. Youngblood's last name for his full time street name a.k.a The Doctor! During my father's life he always enjoyed a good laugh, drink, cooking, card's dominion's fishing, and of course the music… He loved listening to any Johnnie Taylor, Al Green, B.B or Temptations hits. Many friends recall the countless drunken nights of Ferlisha and Eva Stories. My father took great pride in me, and my accomplishments, and didn't mind sharing them. Drunk or sober! My father's greatest joy was me, and the bond that we shared. IS UNBREAKABLE - Daddy, you will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN… Your wise counsel, jokes, smile, and laughter will be deeply missed. Words cannot begin to express the character of this man. My father's journey has just begun. He is survived by wife: Juanita Vigil-Tate, Daughters: Ferlisha "Boop" Newton-Ball, Cookie Wilson and Rita Vigil all of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lacole Green of Omaha, Nebraska; Sons: Ricky Tate which preceded him in death, Randloph Tate, Jr. of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Nick and Henry Vigil of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Joseph Newton of Denver, Colorado. Several grand and great grand children. Please join us in the celebration of the life of a King. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at Angelus Funeral Directors, located at 2535 Airport Rd., Colorado Springs, Colorado. Burial will take place at Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado.