2023 11/21 – Perry Lee Tate

Bruce Kropp

Nov 21, 2022 | 10:10 AM

Perry Lee Tate, age 80 of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Helia Health Care in Salem. Perry was born on November 19, 1942, in Centralia, the son of Ivan and Dora (DeSelms) Tate. He married Bonnie (Halfacre) Tate on March 3, 1974, in Salem, and she preceded him in death on September 4, 2004.Survivors include his son, Curtis Hick and wife Lisa of Lynn, MO; two grandchildren, Zachary Hicks and Lindsey Hicks; siblings, Betty Tate, Linda Standley, Jerry Tate, Thomas Tate, Lewis Tate, and Lane Otis Tate; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and siblings, Lester Carl Tate, Rodney Tate, and Steve Tate.Perry worked as a construction worker for many years. He was a member of the General Baptist Church. Graveside services for Perry Lee Tate will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Palestine Cemetery in Iuka. Crouse Funeral Home in Salem is assisting the family with arrangements.