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Dwight Eugene Tate
Date Of Birth:Jan. 24, 1927
Date Of Death:Nov. 18, 2010
Service Date:Monday, Nov. 22, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Paynetown Pentecostal Church

Dwight Eugene Tate, 83, of Bloomington, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on November 18, 2010, at his residence.  He was born on January 24, 1927, the son of Edgar and Lona Tate.  Retired from RCA, and lifelong member of the New Paynetown Pentecostal Church.  A devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved his Lord Jesus Christ, his church, and his family.

                     Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Rose Hooten and husband Gene, grandchildren, Jeffrey Hooten (Marcia), Jennifer Hooten (Kelly), Jeremy Hooten (Jessica), Dustin Tate (Jennifer), Sheena Tate and daughter-in-law Rita Tate.  10 great-grandchildren and by his loving puppy Toy, several nieces and nephews. 

 He was preceded in death by his loving wife Helen Tate who went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2010, his son Jeffrey Dwight Tate; Hazel Taylor, Eva Moore, Irene Tate, Geneva Tate, Annamae Chambers, Sarah Alice Arthur, Margaret Kinney, Clovis Tate, James Tate, Delmar Tate, Wendell Tate, Hershel Lloyd Tate, Ralph Tate, Lawrence Clark and William Clark.  

Those who knew my Dad, will recognize the following. “This has been a wonderful day all day long.  When I woke up this morning, God gave me a song.  A lot of things have happened today that could have went wrong, but this has been a wonderful day all day long”. 

 My Daddy is home and in the precious arms of our Heavenly Father.   Daddy and Mommy – I will miss you for the rest of my life.  I love you - Patty

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday at the Paynetown Pentecostal Church with Rev. Cheryl Crum officiating.  Burial will be at Clear Creek Cemetery where the Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military Graveside Rites.  Friends may call at the church on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. and one hour preceding the services on Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Paynetown Pentecostal Church in care of Allen Funeral Home, 4155 S. Old St. Rd. 37, Bloomington, IN  47401.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org. 
  • From: Amber Deckard
    Location:Bloomington Indiana

    Dearest Patty and all the family. Both Helen and Dwight were such a pleasure to know and care for. Dwight always had something fun to say. Patty, I am truely so sorry for your loss I know both your parents were loved so much by anyone and everyone they came in contact with. Neither will ever be forgotten. It was my pleasure to be one of the many nurses to be involed in your famlies life. Dwight and Helen will never be forgotten. They were the cutest couple. You are all very special people and will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending big hugs your way, Take care of yourselves.

  • From: Becky Bailey
    Location:Bedford, IN

    Can't tell you how very sorry I am about this great loss. Know that you and your family are on my mind and in my prayers! Becky

  • From: Mary Koontz (Carter)
    Location:Bloomington Indiana

    I am so sorry for your loss of both your Mom and Dad. Dwight and Helen lived a long and happy faith filled life. When I think of them I picture them in front of church playing and singing Gods praises. They both shall be missed. My prayers go out to you and your family.