Barlow, KY James Michael Tate, age 78, passed away at Baptist Health, Saturday, January 29, 2022.

He was a Veteran of the Army and the National Guard. Jimmy was self employed as a Master Carpenter; he was was a jack of all trades and master of B.S. Jimmy was the past owner of the "Bunny Club" and Tates's Pawn Shop. Family and kindness were the number one thing of importance in Jimmy's life. He never met a stranger or a woman that he didn't think was pretty. He had a knack for making people feel welcome and like an old friend immediately. Jim was always up for telling a great story, some we all know, some that were reserved for very few. He was always good for a magic trick that would leave your mind blown. God broke the mold when he made Jimmy. The world will be darker place without his genuine smile. He was an awesome husband, dad, granddaddy and papa Jim. He clocked many miles on the road with Rhett to many 4 wheeler events and Current River where He would be "one of the boys" with all of Rhett's friends. He will leave a huge emptiness behind for so many, friends and family. In Jimmy's words, "Every day is a holiday, every night is a Saturday night." Till we meet again Jimmy... you are loved and missed.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Beverly Watson Tate of Barlow, KY; two sons, Michael Tate of Kevil, KY and Rhett Tate of Barlow KY; a daughter, Talisha Jones and her husband Shane of Kevil, KY; a sister Lisa Davis and her husband Jimmy of Paducah, KY; three grandchildren, Justin Tate, Makella Tate and Cash Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Charles "Charlie" and Irene Sellars Tate and a brother; Charles (Kirky) Tate.

There are no services planned at this time.