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Rev. Dr. Maurice Tate Sr.
Springfield, Missouri
Feb 7, 1950 – Sep 24, 2014 (Age 64)
About
BORN
February 7, 1950
DIED
September 24, 2014
AGE
64
LOCATION
Springfield, Missouri
Obituaries
Send FlowersRev. Dr. Maurice Tate, Sr.
Rev. Dr. Maurice Tate, Sr, 64 of Springfield, passed away at Mercy Hospital Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014. He was born on Feb. 7, 1950 in Gary, IN to Harold and Virginia (Martin) Tate.
Dr. Tate's greatest love was ministering to the community. He was an avid fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, liked to cook and sang professionally. He graduated high school in 1967 at Roosevelt High School, received his bachelor and masters degree at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO. and his PHD in Education in 1990 from the University of Nebraska. He taught music and African American Studies at MSU. He worked as a Diversity Counselor, a principal at Father Flanagan High School in Omaha, NE, Knox College in Galesburg, IL, Western Illinois University in McComb, IL and Illinois State in Bloomington, IL.
Preceding him in death were his parents; 1 sister, Bessie Jelks; 1 brother, Virgil Tate and a very close friend, Esther Webster.
Dr. Tate is survived by 2 sons, Reynaud Tate of Council Bluffs, IA and Maurice Tate, Jr. of Waukegan, IL; 2 nieces, Lisa & Shalonda Jelks from Gary, IN; 8 great-grand nieces and nephews and numerous friends and family.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 3, 2014 from 6-9 pm in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton. Springfield, MO. Funeral services will be held at Deliverance Temple, 2101 W Chestnut Exp, Springfield, MO on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014 at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery, 2244 E Pythian, Springfield, MO.
Memorial donations may be made to The Rev. Dr. Maurice Tate, Sr. Memorial Fund at The Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermonte, 4500 S Lone Pine Ave, Springfield, MO.
Online condolences may be made at www.klingner-midtown.com
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They do single bypass to take then I don’t remember you being one of your sons in a ministry I will always be grateful for all you did for me and help me in my ministry
Rev. Robert L Donaldson
September 24, 2020 | Galesburg, IL | Coworker
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Rev. Maurice Tate Sr.,my Father in Min.Jesus Christ Love You!,so did I.
Rev. Robert L. Donaldson
July 15, 2016 | Burlington, IA
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So sorry to hear about this. He helped recruit me to Knox College back in 1983. He was such a great role model and spiritual leader in Galesburg, not only for the students but for the community as well. Rest in peace and thank you for your kindness.
Michael Turner
July 08, 2015 | Chicago, IL
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I was so sad to hear about the departure of my dear long friend Dr. Tate earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Charles Hall
December 21, 2014 | Gary, IN
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Rev, Dr Maurice Tate was a highly esteemed gentleman and a scholar of note. He was a servant and faithful steward of God. A very humble and kind fellow. He will surely be missed by many. I have always held him in high regard, and will miss his teachings and sermons. Let the family and friends find solace and peace in all the good work he has done in this world. May his soul rest in peace.
Chaim Spencer Mdaka
October 17, 2014 | Springfield, MO
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Rev, Dr Maurice Tate was a highly esteemed gentleman and a scholar of note. He was a faithful servant and steward of God. He will surely be missed by many. I have always held him in high regard, and will miss his teachings, singing and sermons. Let the family and friends find solace and peace in all the good work he has done in this world. May his soul rest in peace.
Chaim Spencer Mdaka
October 17, 2014 | Springfield, MO
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Wow! I am very saddened by this news. I had no idea, I tried calling Washington Avenue Baptist Church a few years ago and they told me he was released, I had no idea that he had passed. My prayers are with you guys. I loved Pastor Tate, he was my Pastor at W.H.B.C. when I was in school at Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Missouri.
Rev. Jesse Dillard
October 15, 2014 | Chicago, IL
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Be free in heaven Dr. Tate. Thank you for making my days a little brighter at MSU, and for always treating me so kind.
Carrie High
October 06, 2014 | Bolivar, MO
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