It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of David Tate Andrews, age 31, of Fayetteville, TN on October 22, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Don Pierson officiating. Burial will follow in Stewart Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 5pm until 8pm on Wednesday, October 23 at Higgins.

Tate was born September 21, 1993, in Collins, MS to the late Joe David Andrews and Helen Joyce Hollingsworth Burnham who survives. He was a maintenance mechanic at Grammer. Tate was a hard worker, enjoyed spending time outdoors kayaking or riding dirt bikes or motorcycles, and tinkering with his old truck. He was a kid at heart, had a strong stubborn streak, and always lived life to its fullest. Tate was a cherished uncle, dear brother, proud mama’s boy, caring boyfriend, and a dedicated and loving father. He loved his family more than anything.

Survivors include his mother, Helen Burnham and stepfather, Greg Burnham; son, Nolan Blaze Andrews; sisters, Kimberly (Samuel) Francisco, Brittney (Amani Johnson) Andrews; brother, Steven (Samantha) Thornton; nieces and nephews, Aleya, Allie, Aubrie, and Addison Johnson, Luke, Sarah, and Katherine Francisco, and Lyla and Robert Thornton; maternal grandfather, Ralph Hollingsworth, girlfriend, Tricia Bailey; stepbrother, Rance Burnham; and many other extended family members and friends. In addition to his father, Tate was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Barbara Hollingsworth.

Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of David Tate Andrews.