Ryan “Tate” Haygood, 5 months
May 17, 2023 – November 7, 2023
SALTILLO – Ryan Tate Haygood, after a wonderful 5 months, rejoined his Creator where all little children ascend, in the kingdom of Heaven. Tate, as he was known, was born May 17, 2023 at Baptist- New Albany to his loving parents, Zackary Ryan “Zack” and Molly Vandiver Haygood, their only child. Tate was gifted to be in a loving home surrounded by parents and their families and many friends who loved him and doted over him unconditionally. He greatly enjoyed attending SunShine’s Child Care and Pre School in Guntown where he was cared for with a perfect love. Tate was dedicated at his parents Church, Birmingham Ridge Baptist Church, the Sunday before his transformation. Tate was always happy, always had the biggest smile, loved being outside and especially loved his “fur baby” siblings, Bo, Peep, Sugar, Muffin, Baby, and Bear, all who survive. Tate loved watching “Bluey” on TV. Although his life was way too short, his cheerful countenance, broad smile and loving nature will be his legacy for all times. The Bible says, “Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me for Such is the Kingdom Of Heaven.” Assuredly, Tate is with Jesus!!
A service to honor his life will be held at 11 AM Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in the Sadie M. Holland Memorial Chapel at Holland Funeral Directors-Tupelo with Dr. Chuck Hampton and Dr. Gary Gray officiating. Private burial will follow in the Old Birmingham Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives from 4 PM – 7PM today (Wed.) and from 10 AM -service time on Thursday all at the funeral home. For those unable to attend, the service may be viewed at www.hollandfuneraldirectors.com/Live-streaming at 11 AM Thursday and will be permanently archived thereafter.
Tate is survived by his mom and dad, Molly and Zack Haygood; his grandparents, Neal and Cathy Haygood of Saltillo, and Kathy Palmer of Saltillo; his great grandparents, Mary Master Smith (R.C., deceased), Buddy and Pat Vandiver of Plantersville, Mildred and Marion Calmes ( deceased), Janice Haygood (Rex, deceased), Danny Bailey (Jon, deceased), and all their families. Tate leaves several aunts and uncles.
Pallbearers will be Ryan Hanlon, Andrew Collier and Justin Sullivan.
The family requests that expressions of sympathy be in the form of donations to SunShine’s Child Care and Pre School, 1096 CR 833, Guntown, MS 38849. Condolences may be emailed to hollandfuneraldirectors@comcast.net.
Please follow the funeral home link above for further information, or to send online condolences or memorial gifts.
