EDWARD TATE

Edward (Mickey) L. Tate, age 86, formerly of Maywood, died August 10, 2022 at Good Samaritan Home surrounded by his family.  He was born March 25, 1936, in Durham, Mo, son of the late Russell E. and Grace N. (Langford) Tate.  He married Mary Jane Weber on March 2, 1957 in Lewistown, Mo.  She survives.

Edward graduated in 1954 from Ewing High School.  He was employed 32 years at Moorman Manufacturing in Quincy, Ill., and retired from there in 1994. After retirement, he started his own company and operated “Ed Tate Stump Removal” until he sold his business in October 2021.  He enjoyed sports, especially baseball and played in many “old-timer” games in Durham, Mo., until he was in his 50’s. He was a skilled billiards player and won several tournaments. He was also in a bowling league for many years. He especially loved traveling with his wife to different countries and doing things together with his family.  Edward was a long-standing member of the National Rifle Association and an avid hunter. He was a member of the South Union Baptist Church in Maywood.

In addition to his wife, Edward is survived two sons and a daughter:  L. Richard Tate of Durham, Mo.; Mark E. Tate (Christine) of Hannibal, Mo.; Angela M. Walbring (Gene) of Ewing, Mo. Four grandchildren survive: Sara J. Phillips (Brent) of New London, Mo.; Adam L. Tate of St. Louis, Mo.; Lindsey M. Dunn (Ben) of Columbia, Mo.; Jared M. Tate (Caryn) of Overland Park, KS. Five great grandchildren survive: Payton Phillips (Holly) of Hannibal, Mo.; Issac Phillips (Jorden VanWinkle) of Hannibal, Mo.; Bryson Dunn and Bailey Dunn of Columbia, Mo.; Elliott Tate of Palmyra, Mo.; and one brother, Wilford Tate of Fairfield, Calif.  Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

Edward was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Nadine Johnson of Quincy, Ill.; a brother, Darrel Tate of Little Rock, Ark.; and daughter-in-law, Tamberly J. Tate, of Durham, Mo.

Funeral services were held August 16, 2022 at the South Union Baptist Church in Maywood with Pastor Milton Baumgardner officiating. 

Music: Amazing Grace and The Old Rugged Cross. Pallbearers:  Adam L. Tate, Jared M. Tate, Payton Phillips, Issac Phillips, Brent Phillips and Ben Dunn. Honorary PallbearersL  Bryson Dunn and Elliott Tate. Visitation was held August 15, 2022 at the Ball-Davis Funeral Home in Ewing, Mo.

Interment was at the Maywood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Maywood Cemetery Association. 

Online condolences may be made at www.davis-fh.com.