Leon Warner "Mickey" Tate

To the family of Mickey:

Mr. Conley, "Miss Wavy Lee" Mickey and Gordon were long-time friends of our family.

I am very saddened by his passing.

Lydia Wiggins

I WILL ALWALY REMEMBER WHEN WE MOVED TO CROSS PLAINS BACK IN 58, THE ENTIRE TATA FAMILY WERE GOOD FRIENDS FROM THE START. HOW I LOVED TO COME AROUND THE GARAGE TO WATCH WHAT WAS GOING ON. I ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO MICKEY AND GORDAN AND THEY BECAME LIFE LONG FRIENDS. FROM MY BIKE AS A KID TO WHEN I GOT MY FIRST CAR MY 57 CHEVY. YOU GUYS WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME TO ASK FOR HELP. I

I WILL ALWALY REMEMBER WHEN WE MOVED TO CROSS PLAINS BACK IN 58, THE ENTIRE TATA FAMILY WERE GOOD FRIENDS FROM THE START. HOW I LOVED TO COME AROUND THE GARAGE TO WATCH WHAT WAS GOING ON. I ALWAYS LOOKED UP TO MICKEY AND GORDAN AND THEY BECAME LIFE LONG FRIENDS. FROM MY BIKE AS A KID TO WHEN I GOT MY FIRST CAR MY 57 CHEVY. YOU GUYS WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR ME TO ASK FOR HELP. I NEVER HAD A BROTHER BUT IF I HAD I WOULD OF WANTED THEM TO BE LIKE MICKEY AND GORDON. I HAD A BUNCH OF BIG BRTHERS THERE IN CROSS PLAINS AND GOOD ONES TOO. YOUR MAMA SENDING ME CARDS WHEN I WAS IN THE ARMY AND THE LITTLE NOTES THAT WERE IN THEM. YOUR DADDY, OH HOW I LOVED FOR HIM TO TELL ME ABOUT HOW HE GOT STARTED. I WILL ALWAYS BE THANKFUL THAT GOD PUT THE TATE FAMILY IN MY LIFE, YOU BECAME LIKE FAMILY TO ME.
GOD BLESS YOU MICKEY TELL THE OLD CROSS PLAINS HELLO, SEE YOU IN HEAVEN.
FRED AND FLO PARKHURST
P.S. YES I KNOW I WAS A BRATT BUT YOU ALL WERE ALWAYS KIND TO ME ABOUT TELLING IT WAS TIME FOR ME TO GO HOME

LOST A VERY CLOSE FAMILY MEMBER AND A VERY GOOD FRIEND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY AND MICKEY YOU REST IN PEACE

THIS IS A HARD ONE FOR ME.
THE MEMBERS OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 48 SPRINGFIELD TN WOULD LIKE TO PASS ON OUR HEARTFELT AND CENSER CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS OF COMFORT TO MICKEY'S FAMILY, LOVED ONES AND MANY FRIENDS. WE ALSO SALUTE YOU MICKY FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY WE LIVE IN TODAY. WE ENJOY OUR MANY FREEDOMS THAT WE HAVE BECAUSE OF THE THOUSANDS OF MEN AND WOMEN BEFORE YOU AND AFTER YOU WHO FOUGHT TO

THIS IS A HARD ONE FOR ME.
THE MEMBERS OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 48 SPRINGFIELD TN WOULD LIKE TO PASS ON OUR HEARTFELT AND CENSER CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS OF COMFORT TO MICKEY'S FAMILY, LOVED ONES AND MANY FRIENDS. WE ALSO SALUTE YOU MICKY FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY WE LIVE IN TODAY. WE ENJOY OUR MANY FREEDOMS THAT WE HAVE BECAUSE OF THE THOUSANDS OF MEN AND WOMEN BEFORE YOU AND AFTER YOU WHO FOUGHT TO KEEP AMERICA FREE. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE IT COMES AT A HEAVY COST.
NOW I PRAY THAT OUR HEAVENLY FATHER WILL HOLD YOU THE FAMILY IN HIS LOVING ARMS AND GIVE YOU LOVE,PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING FOR NOW AND FOR EVERMORE TILL WE MEET AGAIN. AMEN
CHAPLAIN FRED PARKHURST
AMERICAN LEGION POST 48

It has truly been our priviledge to care for Mickey all these years. He has touched all of our hearts and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in this tragic time.