Tom Tate Obituary
We bid farewell to Tom Tate of Benton, Illinois, born in Gary, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 1, 2024 at the age of 62. Tom touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Charles "Bud" Tate and Patricia A. Tate (Tamm) of Benton, Illinois; his children, Tiffany Diana Wright (Travis) of Sesser, Illinois and Wyatt Thadeus Edward Tate of Benton, Illinois; his grandchildren, Ty Deven Newell of Sesser, Illinois, Caden Walker Newell of Sesser, Illinois and Maci Sophia Wright of Sesser, Illinois; his siblings, Gina Tate of Benton, Shannon Tate of Benton, Jeremy Tate of Benton, Scott Tate of Benton, Benjamin Tate of Benton and Hanna Akin (Tyler) of Belle Rive, Illinois; his stepsister Christi Volkman (Paul) of Benton, Illinois; his close friend Tina Sue Tate of Pennsylvania; his aunt Alice Schablowsky (Rick) of Mulkeytown, Illinois; his uncle Larry Tate of Benton, Illinois; his stepmother Dolores Carter Tate; his uncle Clarence Tate; and his aunts, Beulah Overturf and Marie Williams.
Memorial contributions are preferred and may be made payable to the family to assist with the funeral expenses, and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, Illinois 62812.
