Billy L. Tate Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 21, 2020, at the age of 81, Billy L. Tate of New London, Missouri, born in Hannibal, Missouri passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Vern Tate and Gertrude Keith Tate; and his brother Ronnie Tate. He is survived by: his wife Carolyn "Connie" Walkley; his former wife Ellen Phillips; his children, Teresa Niemeyer (Joe) of Hannibal, MO, William R. "Bill" Tate (Sheri) of Hannibal, MO, Tom Tate of Odessa, MO, Dennis Tate of Odessa, MO, Michael Tate of Lees Summit, MO, Gary Tate (Susan) of Hannibal, MO, Kevin Tate (Marnie) of Hannibal, MO and Chad Tate (Lindsey) of Garden City, MO; his stepdaughter Lori Swon of New London, MO; his sisters, Nancy Harris of Hannibal, MO and Donna Roy of Hannibal, MO.; his stepgrandchildren, Nathan Perrigo, Levi Perrigo, Alexa Swon, Hunter Eddingfield, Chelsey Church, Seth Church, Lliam Highley and Reagan Highley; and his grandchildren, Jason Niemeyer, Joshua Niemeyer, Jordan Niemeyer, Jayme Harvey, Krista Tate, Jared Tate, Mason Tate, Mia Tate, Zachary Tate, Codey Tate, Dylan Tate, Nathen Tate-Jackson, India Tate, Saige Tate, Austin Tate and Logan Tate. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.
If you plan on attending the funeral service or visitation, please wear a mask and practice physical distancing in accordance with CDC COVID-19 Guidelines.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adiel Baptist Church or Holy Family Catholic Church.
