Ashland D. Tate

June 29, 1984 - August 3, 2019

Ashland D. Tate age 35 of Hazelwood, MO. On Saturday, August 3, 2019, Ashland Dennis Tate, husband, father, son, and brother passed away unexpectedly at the age of 35 years. Ashland will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend, Brenda, their precious sons, Rome and Kyi, his mother April, his sisters, Michelle and Taiche, and his Boys Hope Girls Hope family. Ashland will also be forever remembered by his dear friends. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana, Ashland is a graduate of Brother Martin High School, where he was a member of the Crusader Wrestling team. Ashland went on and attended the University of New Orleans and after Hurricane Katrina relocated to St. Louis, Missouri. He continued with his education at the University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL) and graduated with a degree in Media Studies. Ashland had a passion for helping others and this showed through his non-profit work. He was a board member for Youth Bridge Community Foundation and USML. Ashland strongly believed in being a person for others. He loved his family, work, traveling, wrestling, the Saints, and life. Ashland was greatly loved by many and will be dearly missed. A Visitation starting at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m., followed by a Funeral Service in memory of Ashland will be held on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 3 p.m., at the Archway Memorial Chapel, located at 111 Taylor Rd., Hazelwood, Missouri, 63042. Immediately following the service please join us for a Celebration of His Life at the Boys Hope Girls Hope National office, located at 12120 Bridgeton Square, Bridgeton, Missouri 63044. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider making a donation to assist with the care and education of their two sons. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-tates