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Maurice Tate Obituary
He was born Feb. 7, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, 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's and master's degree at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, and his Ph.D. 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, Nebraska; Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois; Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois; and Illinois State University in Bloomington, Illinois.
Preceding him in death were his parents; one sister, Bessie Jelks; one brother, Virgil Tate; and a very close friend, Esther Webster.
Dr. Tate is survived by two sons, Reynaud Tate of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Maurice Tate Jr. of Waukegan, Illinois; two nieces, Lisa and Shalonda Jelks from Gary, Indiana; eight great-grandnieces and nephews; and numerous friends and family.
Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, in Klingner-Cope Family Funeral Home at Midtown, 1635 N. Benton, Springfield, Missouri. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014, at Deliverance Temple, 2101 W. Chestnut Express, Springfield, Missouri. Burial will follow at Eastlawn Cemetery, 2244 E. Pythian, Springfield, Missouri.
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, Missouri.
Online condolences may be made at www.klingner-midtown.com.
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Tyra Leath
April 21, 2023
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Rev. Robert L Donaldson
September 24, 2020
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
July 15, 2016
Rev. Maurice Tate Sr.,my Father in Min.Jesus Christ Love You!,so did I.
Michael Turner
July 8, 2015
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.
Charles Hall
December 21, 2014
I was so sad to hear about the departure of my dear long friend Dr. Tate earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
Chaim Spencer Mdaka
October 17, 2014
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
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.
Rev. Jesse Dillard
October 15, 2014
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.
Carrie High
October 6, 2014
Be free in heaven Dr. Tate. Thank you for making my days a little brighter at MSU, and for always treating me so kind.
Loistine Lee
October 4, 2014
Rest in peace Rev. Tate, my condolences to the family. Rev. Tate was a great speaker, a wonderful singer and director. I loved singing in the Second Baptist Mass Choir during his pastorship here in Galesburg, Il
lindsay paulk
October 4, 2014
I am sadden to hear of Dr. Tate's death. I knew him when he lived in Gary, Indiana. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time.
MICHAEL, TEENY AND NANCY COLEMAN
October 3, 2014
TO THE FAMILY OF REV. DR. MAURICE TATE SR. OUR LOVE AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. MAY YOU TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT REV. TATE IS RESTING IN GOD'S MEMORY.
Jane Terry
October 2, 2014
My prayers are with Maurice's family. He taught in our department for many years and will be missed by many.
DeVora Arnett
September 30, 2014
R I P Rev Tate.Condolences to the family.
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Betty Dukes-Fountain
September 30, 2014
My condolences to the family on the passing of my childhood friend and Roosevelt 1968 Classmate. Turn and lean on God for your strength and comfort.
Dr. Theresa Smotherman
September 27, 2014
Love, Peace, and Assurance to the family and friends.
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