Gregory Jim Tate, 42 of Oakland, Oklahoma passed away Monday, February 15, 2016 at his home in Oakland. He was born on August 3, 1973 in Tishomingo, Oklahoma to Jimmy Norman Tate and Sisteline Lucy (Scott) Kusler. Greg was raised in Oakland by his stepfather and mother, Jim and Sisteline Kusler and graduated from Madill High School in 1991. He worked at Jim’s Station and Tire Shop, Michelin Tire Company, Texoma Septic Tank and the past 4 years for Mid America/ Oklahoma Steel and Wire. Greg was a member and a deacon of the Pickens Baptist Church where he also played in the church band. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing the guitar, watching the Atlanta Braves and the Dallas Cowboys. Greg was also the CEO of Useless Facts of the Day on Facebook.

He is survived by:

Son: River Jordon Tate, Oakland, Oklahoma and Mother: Polly Phillips of Ardmore, Oklahoma

Father: Jimmy Tate, Dickson, Oklahoma

Sister: Cheree (Tate) Lindamood, Oakland, Oklahoma

Brother: Randy Tate and wife Carla, Durant, Oklahoma

Jimmy Michael Tate, Lone Grove, Oklahoma

Kim Henley, Coppell, Texas

Aunts: Sue Jackson, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Mona Mayfield, Burleson, Texas

Earlene Marris, Ardmore, Oklahoma

Patricia Cly, Oakland, Oklahoma

Jeanette Torres, Tulsa, Oklahoma

Bobbi Scott, Ada, Oklahoma

Nieces and Nephews: Josh Rorex, Kyle Tate, Kylia Tate, Lexus Davis, Zakk Davis, Addie, Cord, Jax and Holden

Special Friend: Paula Eldridge, Madill, Oklahoma

Greg was preceded in death by his parents; Jim and Sisteline Kusler, 3 uncles: Roy, Quincy and Gary Scott, and best friend Matt Dollar.