Joe R. Tongate, 70, of Midland, Texas, was born in Brownwood, Texas on January 1, 1946 to Willis “Clint” and Dorothy Tongate. He passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 in Midland, Texas.

He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Glenda Tongate, of Midland, Texas.

Services are pending with American Heritage Cemetery/Funeral Home/Crematory, 4100 N. FM-1788, Midland, Texas, 79707.