Speech and Debate Community Suffers a Tremendous Loss
Saturday, April 06, 2013
As a community, we are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of our friend and leader,William Woods Tate, Jr., on April 6, 2013. Billy was a five-diamond coach at Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville, TN and a member of the National Forensic League Hall of Fame. He was elected to the Board of Directors in 1988 and served on the Board until his retirement in 2012. He served as President of the National Forensic League from 1998 to 2012.
The following services are being planned in celebration of Billy's life:
FUNERAL
Friday, April 12, 2013
First Baptist Church Selma
325 Lauderdale Street
Selma, AL 36702
1:00 p.m. Visitation
2:00 p.m. Service
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Montgomery Bell Academy
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
4:00 p.m.
William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund
In order to honor Billy's legacy, the League has established the William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund. Contributions to the fund will endow a perpetual award in Mr. Tate's name presented at an annual leadership banquet to be held in his honor. To learn more, please see below:
Make a Donation Online
To access our online giving form, click here. Please include "William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund” in the Donation Description comments box at the top of the second screen.
Make a Donation by Mail
Please send your check or money order to:
National Forensic League
c/o William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund
125 Watson Street
Ripon, WI 54971
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