Eric is survived by his children, Amias and Soki Tate; his loving girlfriend, Juli Ezell and her children; mother, Michelle Tate (Frank Stephens); brother, Barry Ashford; sister, Renee Ashford; grandmother, Sweetie Gray; many other loving family and friends.Special thanks to the staff at Our Lady of Peace Hospice.Memorials are preferred to Our Lady of Peace Hospice, 2076 St. Anthony Ave.,St. Paul, MN 55104.A private family interment is planned at this time, with a Celebration of Eric's life to be announced at a later date.