TATE
McArthur “Mac” Tate, 71, of Sparta, IL; born on October 1, 1950 in Columbus, MS; passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at the Sparta Community Hospital.
Mac loved watching westerns and the news. He was an avid football and Cardinals baseball fan.
He is survived by his children – LaToya (Eric) Parram of Belleville, IL, Simbiat Soetan of Belleville, IL, and Anthony Rowland of Columbus, MS; mother – Lula Mitchell of Columbus, MS; eighteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sister – Louise Turner of Columbus, MS.
Mac was preceded in death by his father – Willie Jackson and son – Marcus Fenton.
Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.heilschuessler.com.
Family and friends may gather at the Christ United Baptist Church in East Saint Louis, IL on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. The memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. with Russell Tate officiating.
Heil – Schuessler & Sinn Funeral Home in Sparta, IL is in charge of arrangements.
“The mother-son bond is something truly special and I know just how close you were with McArthur. I’m here for you and McArthur family members during this time, and would like to express my deepest condolences for your loss.”