He retired from SeaArk Marine, working in maintenance and was of the Church of Christ faith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Donnie Tate, one sister, Joan Hill and one grandson, Samuel Allen Curtis.
Survivors include one daughter, Amanda Tate and Gary Strickland of Monticello; one stepdaughter, Kelley Dancer of Redfield; two grandchildren, Wayne Curtis and Wesley Faulkner both of Monticello; one step-grandson, Christian Dancer of White Hall; several nieces, nephews and friends and a special friend, Eugene Cranford (Possum) and wife Carol of Warren.
Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(13)
Pam Leeper
Monticello, AR Friday, April 5, 2019 My prayers go out to Amanda and the family. Amanda I am so glad I got to see you recently. Praying for your loss.Misty Greenwood
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2019 My heart goes out to your family. You are all enduring a great loss that only God and time can lessen. He was my friend and knowing him was an honor and I am very proud to say that he considered me his friend as well. I know that my life is not as great now that he is not in it. I have you and all your family in my prayers and my heart grieves for you all.Sarah Alice Spencer
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 26, 2019 I'm so sorry for your loss, and praying for all.the familyMelba Burton
Monticello, AR Monday, March 25, 2019 So sorry for your loss been a friend of Gary’s for years great guyLinda Smith
Dumas, AR Monday, March 25, 2019 Sorry about the loss of Gary! Our thoughts and prayers are with the familyJudy Hatley Smith
Jacksonville, AR Monday, March 25, 2019 Praying that God will hold Gary's loved ones in his arms and give comfort. Thankful that we were able to see him at our 50th class reunion.Ronnie Toon
Crossett,, AR Monday, March 25, 2019 Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I have many fond memories of time spent with Gary & his brother Donnie. Will try to make visitation.Kay McClain Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, March 22, 2019 Gary was a friend and one of my elementary school classmates. It has been good to know him these many years. My sympathy and prayers go to his family at this sad time!Barbara Posey
Monticello, AR Friday, March 22, 2019 Amanda, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have an appt. in Little Rock and hope I can get back in time for funeral. Love you bunches.Dorothy McDonnell
Gainesville, FL Friday, March 22, 2019 A dear friend and classmate. Everyone could always count on you to be there at anytime of need for support. May you rest in God's hands and may your family be blessed in knowing you are no longer in pain.Love you friend.
Lelia Davis
Monticello, AR Friday, March 22, 2019 so sorry to hear this. I went to school with Gary and we have been long time friends, he could always make me laugh. All of in class at school loved his sense of humor. He will be missedJoyce Willis Higgins
Delhi, LA Friday, March 22, 2019 Our prayers for his family. Gary was a great classmate and friend.Jennifer Gavin
Monticello, AR Friday, March 22, 2019 My dear sweet friend......I am so glad you are no longer sick, but will always be sad over losing you. You were an amazing friend and a great "protector". You sure kept me safe and out of a lot of trouble back in the day. You were always there to pick me up when I was wading out of the swamp, I know you are in the arms of an Angel now. I love you sweet man, fly high!