Linuel Tate lived a full and busy life. Born on the family farm in the Greenway area on February 29, 1936, to Burtis and Lydia, the 2nd of nine children. He was baptized as a young child in the river North of St. Francis at the club house. He enjoyed serving his church whether it was through the Sunday school teaching, fish fries or the various programs and activities held. He usually was behind the scene working. He became a deacon of Hitts Chapel Church in March of 1974. He had three loves - church, family and his farm (dirt). He married the love of his life Mary Kathern Rickman on October 17, 1959, and added two children to the family, Steven and Alisa His love for being outdoors in the dirt started at an early age as did his work ethic. He spent many years tending to fields of rice, beans, milo and wheat. His love for growing extended to the vegetable garden he and his wife, Kathern grew every year. It has been told his sweet corn was the best around. Before settling on a lifetime of fulltime farming, he got the opportunity to do many other things. As a very young man he went to Michigan to work in the car factory. When he got there he was too young and had to be a cook in the kitchen. He didn't mind, it was still a paycheck to help with the family farm. Through the years he built bridges on interstates, built houses, worked in Tampa, Florida as a delivery man and built cabinets at Cox Lumber Co. In the late 60's he picked up full time farming. In 1986 it was time to let row farming go and start a new adventure. This is when he became "THE STRAWBERRY MAN". The strawberries quickly became a new passion for both Kathern and Linuel that continued for over 30 years. As the retirement years came closer Linuel did not slow. He continued the strawberries and corn, worked at Morris Farm Center and then later John Deere. Around that time he decided he would like to do some more farming. Because of Vance Whaley, his dream became a reality until the last few years. In the latter years when Kathern's health started to decline he was a very devoted and caring husband. He continued the garden for their fresh vegetables. He even made sure to plant lots of flowers for her to be able to look outside and enjoy. The surprise of his retirement years, for the family, was a red 1950 Cub tractor. He was a John Deere man and always had been. But come to find out he always wanted a Cub tractor just like that one. So this became his new hobby. He used it to take care of the strawberries, but he couldn't wait for the summer parade circuit. It became a family event to watch for his big smile and wave as he drove by. The 2020 virus didn't stop his annual 4th of July ride. He rode around town on his tractor anyway. He had spent the winter painting and shining the cub with Larry Simpson. As you can see he always stayed busy even this last summer. He still had his big garden and took care of the yard and numerous flower beds that flourished this year. He pushed on. Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 His journey ended November 30th leaving behind his wife of 61 years, Mary Kathern Tate; one son, Steven Tate and wife Robin of Piggott, Arkansas; one daughter, Alisa Hancock and husband Tommy of Knobel, Arkansas; grandchildren Steven Tate Jr, Bryan Tate and Mike Wylie; great-granddaughter, Mia Katherine Tate; brothers, Tommy Tate and wife Teresa of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Terry Tate and wife Lynda of Campbell, Missouri, Ricky Tate of Piggott, Arkansas and Don Tate of Tucson, Arizona; and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, B.E. Tate, Leon Tate and Gaylon Tate and one sister Etta Faye Lance. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, December 6, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at the Hoggard &Sons Funeral Home in Piggott, Arkansas, with Bro. Mark Book officiating and Bro Charles Richardson assisting. Burial is in the Piggott Cemetery in Piggott, Arkansas. Hoggard & Sons Funeral home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation is Sunday from 12:00 p.m. until the 2:00 p.m. chapel service. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Faith Home Orphanage where Christina Massey, previously from Hitts Chapel Church now serves. Send check with Faith Home Orphanage on Memo line to: GBIM, 100 Stinson Drive, Poplar Bluff, Missouri 63901.