Waymon Benson Tate

Mr. Waymon Benson Tate, age 87, of Cumming, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2010. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Orene of 64 ½ years.

Mr. Tate was born in Lafayette, GA May 3, 1923. He was raised in Forsyth County and farmed for a living. Mr. Tate served his country for freedom in WW II and was a purple-heart recipient. Throughout his life, he was a trusted employee of Sudderth Furniture, Stone Furniture Co., Coca-Cola Company and the Forsyth County Board of Education as bus driver and maintenance supervisor. Mr. Tate managed the Farmerâ