of Bono, AR
December 24, 1937 - February 27, 2010
Dexter Tate, 72, of Bono died Saturday at NEA Baptist Hospital. He was retired from the City of Bono as Water Supervisor and was of the Church of Christ belief. He enjoyed tinkering in his shop, inventing gadgets and watching America's Funniest Videos.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Tate of the home; five daughters Bridgette Baxter and her husband Donnie of Sherwood, Melissa Donnelly and her husband Jeremy of Kansas City, KS, Tiffani Shae Tate and her spouse Christi Pyles, Amanda Coffman and her husband Jackie, all of Bono, Laura Sullivan and her husband Terry of Paragould; seven grandchildren Joseph Baxter, Brittany Baxter, Trey Sullivan, Zachary Jones, Deidre Godfrey, Kaitlin Donnelly and Esvin Tate Pyles; three great-grandchildren Matthew Baxter, Daniel Baxter and Faith Baxter; three brothers Leo Tate, Coy Tate and Kenny Williams; and three sisters Charlene Jumper, Maxine Durham and Genevieve McCasland.
He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Alice Tate; a sister Mayzelle Hendrix; brothers Austin Tate, Dale Tate, FA Tate and Vernie Ray Tate.
Funeral services will be 10:00 am Tuesday at Roller-Farmers Union Chapel with Gary Cremeens officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity Cemetery.
Pallbearers will include Joseph Baxter, Zach Jones, Trey Sullivan, Jeremy Donnelly, Terry Sullivan and Jackie Coffman. Honorary bearers will include Donnie Baxter and Jim Greuel.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Daddy,
I lost Donne on the 8th of July. I know you know this and I pray you were there waiting for him to show him the way home. Now I have lost two of the most important people in my life. Donnie and you!!!. I feel so alone. Please take care of each other knowing this will ease my heart.
I love you so much,
Bj
I Miss you more than anything in the world. Id do anything to see you again.
I really wish you could see the house, it looks really good! nana is redoing the whole house. Its amazing.
Im sitting here filling out thank you cards for graduation, Your the only person that i really wanted to be there..
It hit me right after i sat back down from getting my diploma, that you wernt there.
I Love you so much!!
papaw, i really wish you could've been there last Saturday to see me graduate. theres not a day that goes by that i dont miss you. i love you so much and i just hope you know that.
love you!
Hey Papaw, Its been 1 month now since you've been gone. There's not a day that goes by that i dont think about you. I miss you so much. Im singing at the roundup on april 3rd, next saturday... Its not going to be the same without you there in the front row.
I love you so much!
-deidre.
Daddy, I miss you so much, your smile and your laugh. You were my best friend. When ever I needed someone to talk to you were always there. What am I going to do now??? Be listening for me. I will always need my daddy. I know you loved me as I love you so. I feel your love trying to mend my heart and comfort me like only you could do. I hope you carried my love with you and hope it gives you strength.
Your loving OLDEST daughter,
Bridgette
This man will surely be missed by so many. He and Judy have been two of the best neighbors we have ever had. If you needed something, no matter how bad he felt, dexter would roll out there and get it. I was shocked to her the news. That man it seemed was invincible. but now he is in no more pain and can walk like he did before he got sick. We love you Dexter and I will miss you so very much
The Lord be with you during this difficult time. Love, Sandy Tate (Coy and Mayon's Daughter)
Although I haven't seen him in many years, it was always a treat for us Indiana kids to go to Bono and see Dexter and all the others. You're in out thoughts.
Connie
(Coy's oldest daughter)
Papaw, I cant believe your gone.. Everytime you would be put in the hospital and the doctors prepared us all for the worse, you would always hype back up and get better, everytime you would come home. Not this time. I have been in total shock because i just knew that my papaw was coming home. But it didnt happen that way this time. I love you so much, I almost called you last night because nana wouldnt answer her phone, than i remembered that there wasn't anybody there to pick up the phone. I never thought it would be THIS hard. I love you so much papaw! Im going to miss you sitting in the front row at the round up watching me sing. I LOVE YOU! please dont forget me, because i know i'll never forget you.
Shae, we are so sorry to hear about your dad passing. We will be praying for your family and you. So sorry for your loss.
Charlene, I am so sorry. Dexter was so nice and the same every time you met him. He was a compliment to our family.
Give my love to Judy and your brothers and sisters. Love Bernice
Judy...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I wish I lived closer, I would be there. All my love Bernice
Charlene, so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Our love and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Betty and Charles Bray
Dear Judy & Family, I will be thinking of you during this time. Dexter was always so sweet when I was around him. Our prayers are with you.
Ed and I are so sorry to hear of the death of your brother, and we want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
judy, i'm so sorry about dexter.i am out of town working, but just wanted you that you and your family are in my prayers. love you
Judy,Deidre, and all of family, so sorry for your loss, you will be in my prayers. God Bless
Judy & Melissa and family, So sorry for your loss.
Charlene, SO sorry to hear about your brothers passing. Please know that your entire family is in our prayers, Call me if there is anything I can do.
I love you Papaw!