It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Leon Tate (Salem, Illinois), who passed away on March 30, 2021, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Leon Tate to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including : his parents, Rev Ernie Tate and Pansy Tate (Cooper); his wife Dora Knight; his children, Robert Leon Tate Jr. (Salem), Kathy Meador (Rick) of Salem and Jerry Tate (Lavonda) of Effingham; his grandchildren, Stephanie Thomas (Tyson) of Granite City, IL, Brian Tate of Salem, IL, Andy Tate (Becky) of Effingham, IL, Jordan Tate (Jordyn) of Effingham, IL, Anson Meador (Morgan) of Jacksonville, AR, Phillip Meador (Linny) of Salem, IL and Daniel Meador (Dawna) of Salem, IL.; his great grandchildren, Henley Thomas, Margot Thomas, Cameron Tate and Jayden Tate; and his sister Hilda "June" Jones of Urbana, IL. He was also cherished by several nieces and nephews.

It is important to wear a mask and respect social distancing in accordance with the CDC and State of Illinois Phase 4 Revitalization guidelines.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Salem First Baptist Church, Salem, IL or Marlow General Baptist Church and will be accepted by the Sutherland – Rankin Funeral Home, 310 N. Broadway, P.O. Box 97, Salem, IL 62881 (618) 548-1234, entrusted with the family's care.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutherland-Garnier & Sons Funeral Home