Christopher Emmanuel Rea

Christopher Emmanuel Rea of East Alton, IL was born on May 23, 1999 in St. Louis, a son to Steven R. Tate and the late Annette Rea. Christopher passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 having reached the age of twenty-one years, seven months and one day.

Christopher is survived by his three children, Amirah Rose Rea, Khallie Rea and Legacie Rea; father, Steven Tate; siblings, Drew Conley, Brandy Tate, Christa Rea and Faith Bolden; mothers of his children, Destiny Barnatt and Kenzie Phillips; nephews, Bentley Tate and Connor Tate. Christopher is also survived by and will be missed by extended family and friends.

In addition to his grandparents, Christopher is preceded in death by his mother, Annette Rea; brother, Steven Tate Jr.

A graveside service was held on Monday, January 4th at 12 P.M. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 419 Woodlawn Dr., Leadington, MO 63601.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of DeClue Funeral Home.