Maddox Wayne

Tate

Maddox Wayne Tate, 12, of Dixie, Georgia, peacefully passed on April 11, 2025, at the First Commerce Center of Compassionate Care in Tallahassee, FL. He was born on October 29, 2012, in Thomasville. He was the beloved son of Jacky Seth Tate and Heather Stevens Tate.

Although Maddox was born with the odds stacked against him, he constantly surprised people with his strength and resilience. He was a sweet, beautiful soul that taught his family so much. He will be remembered for the love and joy he brought into the lives of those around him.

The family would like to express abundant gratitude to Dr. Amy Cooper, Dr. Tim Jones, and fellow staff at the Pediatric Center, Dr. Tom Truman and staff at the Tallahassee Memorial Children's Center, Dr. Kristin Parsley, Dr. Holly Crowley, and Maddox's personal nurse Theajuana Walker for going above and beyond to care for Maddox and his family.

He is survived by his siblings, Madilyn Tate, Ella Tate, and Jack Tate, all of Dixie, GA, his maternal grandmother, Christi Leik of Boston, GA, paternal grandmother, Rhonda Tate of Pelham, GA. aunts & uncles, Caley Armstrong, Ashton Barrett, Logan Leik, and Kristy Tate, and a number of cousins. Maddox was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jack Waters.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Jacksonville.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday – April 16th at 2:00 PM at Victory Fellowship Church, officiated by Pastor Jamie Nunnally. Visitation will be held Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Whiddon Shiver Funeral Home.