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Ronald E. Tate

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Shelbyville, Indiana

Ronald Tate Obituary

Ronald E. Tate entered this life on November 24, 1940, in Indianapolis, IN. He passed away on November 12, 2025 at the Willows of Shelbyville.

Visitation will be Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 11 a.m. to Noon at Hopes Point Baptist Church. Funeral will follow at Noon.

Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks, and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Ron's family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Shelbyville News on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Crystala Evans

November 14, 2025

Thoughts and prayers are with Alice and her family during this difficult time. Ron was an incredible man. He will be deeply missed.

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11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Hope's Point Church

1703 Miller Ave., Shelbyville, IN 46176

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15

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Hope's Point Church

1703 Miller Ave., Shelbyville, IN 46176

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703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville, IN 46176

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