Jeremiah Pate Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Published in The Advocate on December 4, 2010     Jeremiah Pate A resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010. Visiting at Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 11 a.m. until service at 1:30 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Olten Scott. Interment in Thomas Chapel Cemetery. Survived by his mother, Alice Pate; son, Jamari Newton; four sisters, Elizabeth, Martha, Angelina and Angelica Pate; and brother, Joshua Pate. Published in The Advocate from December 2 to December 4, 2010

Jane Ruth Pate A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at age 34. Arrangements are with A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at age 34. Arrangements are with Escude Funeral Home, Simmesport. A resident of Baton Rouge, she died Sunday, March 14, 2010, at age 34. Arrangements are with Escude Funeral Home, Simmesport.       Jane Pate (February 3, 1976 - March 14, 2010) gn Guest Book | Send Private Condolences   Services for Jane Ruth Pate, 34, of Baton Rouge, La. will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport with Rev. Larry Oliver and Bro. Mark Patterson officiating. Burial will follow at the Tree of Calvary Church Cemetery in Lettsworth, under the direction of Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport. Ms. Pate passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She is preceded in death by her father, James Blackwell; brother, Leburn Batiste. Those left to cherish Jane’s memory are her; mother, Luella Batiste of Baton Rouge, LA.; sisters, Receiver Williams of Simmesport, LA., Rosetta Ivory of Mansura, LA., Ida Mae Batiste, Vera Mae Batiste, Janetta Isah and husband Haruna all of Baton Rouge, LA.; brothers, Ervin Batiste, Jr. of New Orleans, LA., Leon Ivory of Mansura, LA., Edward Batiste, Jr. of Spokane, WA., Vernon Lee Batiste, and Maryland Batiste both of Baton Rouge, LA. She is also survived by a host of numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 beginning at 9 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. at Escude Funeral Home of Simmesport.   Picture available at http://escudefuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=560482&fh_id=10169.

Idell H. Pate Pate, Idell H. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, at 1 p.m.     Idell H. Pate Pate, Idell H. "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28. A resident of Central, she died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at her home. She was 76. She was born in Leeland, Miss., and was a native of Baton Rouge. Visitation was at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Thursday, Jan. 4, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation resumes at the funeral home chapel on Friday, Jan. 5, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Merelin McCon. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park in Baton Rouge. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Jane and Lee Causey, Virginia "Jenny" Smith, Brenda "Dodie" and Carl Richard Sr., and Margaret "Sugar" Crousillac; a son and daughter-in-law, H.L. Jr. and Donna Smith; 12 grandchildren, Melissa Jane Causey, Stacie Lynn Bujol, Alvin Guy Jr., Michelle Johnson, Becky Webb, Janelle Verbois, Carl Richard Jr., Sandy Harris, Christy Crousillac, Brian, Brad and Brett Smith; 22 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and her lifelong companion and friend, her puppy, Tuffy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin V. Pate; parents, Fred N. and Levi Jane Sanderson Horsley; an infant child, Della Anne Smith; three sisters and three brothers. She was a member of Judson Baptist Church in Walker. Published in The Advocate from January 4 to January 5, 2007 Published in The Advocate on January 5, 2007

George "Toosie" Pate Pate, George "Toosie" St. Andrew Baptist Church, St. Francisville, at 11 a.m. Published in The Advocate on October 1, 2005   George "Toosie" Pate Pate, George "Toosie" A farmer and mechanic, he died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2005, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 51, a resident of Wakefield and a native of Laurel Hill. Visiting at St. Francisville Funeral Home on Friday, Sept. 30, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Religious service at St. Andrew Baptist Church, St. Francisville, on Saturday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. George Noflin. He is survived by his wife, Judy Rogers Pate; four sons, George Rogers Jr., Michael Rogers, Joshua Rogers and Caleb Rogers; three sisters, Viola Henry, Nellie Stephens and Rosa Lee Stephens; four brothers, Woodrow Stevens, Willie Stevens, James Jackson and Larry Pate; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Corrine Stephens; father, Junious Pate; and brothers, Tobe Jackson and Henry Jackson. Pallbearers will be Floyd Henry, Dewayne Henry, Larry Pate Jr., Michael Stevenson, Donald Ray Stephens and Gregory Pate. Honorary pallbearers are Woodrow Stevenson Jr., Robert Henry, Joseph Henry, Toby Stevenson, Spencer Henry, Chester Henry and Christopher Henry. He enjoyed spending time in the company of loved ones and close friends. Published in The Advocate on September 30, 2005

Ella Belle Anderson "Molly" Pate Hartzell United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Published in The Advocate on February 4, 2012     Ella Belle Anderson "Molly" Pate A homemaker and a resident of Rosedale, she died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, at her home. She was 100. Visiting will be at Hartzell United Methodist Church on Friday, Feb. 3, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 4, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ulysse Stephens. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Pearl R. Snelgro, of Houston, Ella P. Joseph and husband Wilbert, of Baton Rouge, and Barbara J. Martin, of Rosedale; five sons, Joseph C. Pate and fianceŽ Barbara Franklin, both of Baton Rouge, James S. Pate and wife Carmen, of Kissimmee, Fla., Lawrence H. Pate Sr. and wife Lillie, of Grosse Tete, Herbert A. Pate and wife Mary J., of Baton Rouge, and Willie D. Pate and wife Gerry, of Houston; a sister-in-law, Helen Anderson, of Rosedale; a son-in-law, George Stakley Jr., of Crestview, Fla.; a goddaughter, Emma McClain; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, James Pate; father, Charlie Anderson; mother, Isabelle Anderson; and daughters, Mary H. Pate, Sherill K. Pate and Donna K. Stakley. Pallbearers will be Kirkland B. Joseph, Patrick Martin, Alford P. Pate, DeMario Pate, Hosea Pate, Lawrence H. Pate Jr., Kenneth Snelgro, Dion R. Stakley and George Stakley III. Honorary pallbearers are Albert Anderson, Larry R. Anderson Sr., Peter Anderson, Sterling Colomb Jr., Kristopher Johnson, Wilbert Joseph, Charles Martin Jr., Anthony Pate, Derrick Pate, Herbert A. Pate, Olando Pate, James S. Pate, Joseph C. Pate, Lawrence H. Pate Sr., Willie D. Pate, Shelton Ratcliff, Patrick Smith, George Stakley Jr. and Roderick K. Stakley. Her family would like to express their sincere thanks and warm appreciation to Dr. Cecil W. Lovell, Hospice, caretakers Cosuella Ausbrook, Donna and Tammy Lewis for all your help and assistance during the illness of our loved one. Published in The Advocate on February 3, 2012

Charles Lee "C.L." Pate Jr. PATE JR., CHARLES LEE "C.L." Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, at 2 p.m. Published in The Advocate on February 20, 2004 Charles Lee "C.L." Pate Jr. PATE JR., CHARLES LEE "C.L." A resident of Ethel, he died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at his residence. He was 65 and a native of Baton Rouge. Visiting was at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visiting at the funeral home from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Friday, conducted by Chaplain Gary Pearce. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Survived by his wife, Myrtle Ann Pate; two daughters, Brandee R. and husband Joe Kimble and Robin Pate Biggs and husband Cage Biggs; two sons, Charles Wayne and wife Shannon Pate and Paul T. Pate; a sister-in-law, Peggie Clampitt; former wife, Barbara Pate; brother-in-law, George Hudson; eight grandchildren; and a host of great friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Pate Whetstone; father, Charles Pate; a son, Michael Pate; and a daughter-in-law, Jackie Pate. Pallbearers will be Jim Pokojski, Earl Havard, Ricky Pace, Larry Seguin, Mike Scott, Vaughn Benoit, James Steed and Wayne Hagg. Published in The Advocate on February 20, 2004

Carolyn Norris Pate Pate, Carolyn Norris NEW IBERIA -- Services for Carolyn Norris Pate, 62, will be at 9 a.m. Friday at David Funeral Home Chapel. Arrangements are being handled by David Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. Friday until the services. She died Monday at her residence. Published in The Advocate on August 25, 2005

Bobby Ray "Blimp" Pate Pate, Bobby Ray 'Blimp' St. Peter Baptist Church, St. Francisville, at 11 a.m. Published in The Advocate on June 13, 2009 Bobby Ray "Blimp" Pate A carpenter and a resident and native of Baton Rouge, he died at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009, in Port Allen. He was 28. Visiting at Winnfield Funeral Home on Friday, June 12, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Religious service at St. Peter Baptist Church, St. Francisville, on Saturday, June 13, at 11 a.m., conducted by Dr. Olton A. Scott. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his parents, Bobby and Mary Fox; a daughter, Ray'Liyah La'shon Mack; three sisters, Darlene Pate Young and husband Ron, Jennifer Pate and Sheritta Givens, all of Baton Rouge; a godsister, Elizabeth Pate; three brothers, Larry Jerome Pate and Benjamin Givens, both of Baton Rouge, and Jason Givens, of Japan; and grandfather, Tom Pate, of Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his grandmothers, Martha Allen Young and Eudine Fortenberry; two aunts, Yvonne Sibley and Jessie Fortenberry; and an uncle, Larry Allen. His favorite hobbies were fishing, fixing things and playing video games. Published in The Advocate on June 11, 2009

Arthur "Brother" Pate Pate, Arthur "Brother" Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Highway, at noon. Published in The Advocate on August 23, 2006 Arthur "Brother" Pate Pate, Arthur "Brother" Arthur Pate, affectionately known as "brother," passed away at 12:36 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at his home in Baton Rouge after a lengthy illness. He was 67 and a native of Weyanoke. Visiting at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church, 9700 Scenic Highway, on Wednesday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Religious service at the church at noon Wednesday, conducted by Dr. Jesse B. Bilberry Jr. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Daisy M. Pate; three daughters and spouses, Vickie and Norman Fair, Sharon and Frank Coleman and Sandra and Joseph Taylor; son, Donald Harrison Pate; four sisters, Odia P. McKay, Laura P. Wailes, Ella Gatlin Bailey and Gloria and Joseph Searcy; stepmother, Violet Pate; two stepdaughters, Deliah Curtis and Julie Harris; two stepsons, Leroy McDowell and Patrick McCall; three sisters-in-law, Audrey Ross, Helen and spouse Byron Lightbody, and Veronica Batiste; four brothers-in-law, Larry and wife Beatrice Batiste, Joseph and wife Claudia Batiste, Willis and wife Barbara Batiste, and Gary Batiste; 22 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Samuel Pate and Laura J. Pate; and sister, Atlean Mars. He was a member of Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church. Arrangements by Capital Funeral Home. Published in The Advocate from August 22 to August 23, 2006

Ann "Punkin" Pate PATE, ANN "PUNKIN" Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, at 11 a.m. Published in The Advocate on February 27, 2007 Ann "Punkin" Pate Pate, Ann "Punkin" A native of Simmesport, she died at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007, at her home in Slaughter. She was 59. Visiting at Baker Funeral Home, 6401 Groom Road, Baker, on Monday, Feb. 26, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and in the chapel on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gary Pearce. Interment in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. She is survived by her parents, Tony H. and Mae R. Kimble of Baker; daughter, Brandee Gayle of Slaughter; two grandchildren, Halee Gayle and Mikalynn Rogers, both of Slaughter; sister and brother-in-law, Peggie Jo and Jim Bob Hogan of Austin, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, C.L. Pate; brother, Tony Lynn Kimble; and nephew, Fuzzy Melancon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with funeral expense. Published in The Advocate from February 25 to February 26, 2007

A. C. Pate Jr. Riverwood Family Funeral Service, Brookhaven, Miss., at 2 p.m. Published in The Advocate on May 10, 2011 A.C. Pate Jr. A business owner in the steel industry and a resident of Metairie, he died Friday, May 6, 2011, in Ethel. He was 75, born Feb. 6, 1935, in Mississippi. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the post Korean War era. He is survived by his wife, Mary Boyle Pate; sons, Ricky Lynn Pate and Charles Michael Pate; daughter, Cyntia Pate-Besselman; a sister, Alfie Bullock; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lum Pate and Minnie Givengs Pate. Visiting at Riverwood Family Funeral Service, Brookhaven, Miss., on Tuesday, May 10, from noon until religious service at 2 p.m. Interment in Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Brookhaven. He was a wonderful husband and father who was loved and will be dearly missed. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Kenner. To express your thoughts to the family, visit www.riverwoodfamilyfuneral.com and click on their name to leave a comment. Published in The Advocate on May 8, 2011

William Bell Pate, Sr. COTTON VALLEY, LA - Memorial visitation for William Bell Pate, Sr., age 71, will be held at 10:00 A.M. until Noon on Friday, April 6, 2007 at Bailey Mortuary, Springhill, LA. Mr. Pate died Tuesday, April 4, 2007 at his home in Cotton Valley. He was a member of the Broadmoor Baptist Church in Shreveport, LA. He is preceded in death by his father, Clifton C. Pate and a sister, Mary Lou Lowery. He is survived by his mother, Margaret Pate, of Bossier City, LA; two sons, Billy Pate, Jr. and wife, Leigh of Granbury, TX; Scott Pate and wife, Mary, of Canton, GA; two granddaughters, Madison Pate and Ryan Pate, both of Granbury, TX; two brothers, Clifton C. Pate, Jr. of Shreveport, LA and Robert Pate, of Tulsa, OK; sister, Gene Mae Lee, of Bossier City, LA.Bailey Mortuary, Inc. Springhill, LA - 318-539-3555 Published in Shreveport Times on April 5, 2007 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=william-bell-pate&pid=87066708#fbLoggedOut.

Mrs. Victoria Richardson Pate SHREVEPORT, LA - Funeral services for Mrs. Victoria Richardson Pate will be held Saturday, Janaury 3, 2009 at 12:00 noon at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church #2 of Mansfield, La. Interment will follow at church cemetery. Family hour will be Friday, from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. at Winnfield Funeral Home. She passed away December 24, 2008 in Lithoia, GA at the DeKalb Medical Center. Rev. A.R. Harris, Pastor.Winnfield Funeral Home (318) 631-0203 Published in Shreveport Times on January 2, 2009 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=victoria-richardson-pate&pid=122092946#fbLoggedOut.

Minnie Leona Pate ARCADIA, LA- Funeral services will be held for Minnie Leona Pate, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Arcadia, on Saturday September 29, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. Rev. John McClelland will officiate the service. Interment will follow at the Atkins Cemetery in Athens Louisiana. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday night from 5:00-8:00 p.m. She was born May 13, 1917 to David Lonzio Anglin and Bertha Gertrude Lear Anglin. She entered into rest September 26, 2007. Mrs. Pate was preceded in death by her husband Charles Spurgeon Pate, son Charles Sidney Pate, two brothers and a sister. She is survived by son Andy Pate and wife Deloris of Athens, La., Daughters Mattie Lee Carroll of Athens, La., Nancy Casey and husband Butch of Hurricane, La., Patsy Lee and husband Bill of Taylor, Ar., Bernice Lewis and husband Billie of Athens, La., Sisters Mary E. Godwin of Arkansas, Christell Wood of Shreveport, La. and Gilda Sanford of Bossier, La., 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Herley Carroll Jr., Rodney Carroll, Kyle Rogers, Butch Casey, Jamie Pate and Brian Eikeseth.Rose-Neath Funeral Home Arcadia Chapel 318-263-2094 Published in Shreveport Times on September 28, 2007

Minnie "Marie" Pate SHREVEPORT, LA - Services for Mrs. Minnie Marie Pate, 90, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, May 14, 2010, at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Officiating will be Bro. Laurie Mangum with Bro. Lee Jackson assisting. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Thursday evening between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Minnie Pate, known by all as "Marie", went home to her Savior on May 12, 2010, shortly after her 90th birthday. Her final days were spent surrounded by immediate family. Mrs. Pate was born May 3, 1920, in Mansfield, LA to Ira and Leona (nee, Burrows) Snowden. She met Charles Tillman Pate in Mansfield, and they married August 8, 1936. Mr. Pate worked for the Louisiana-Arkansas Gas Company for many years, while Marie was a full-time homemaker. The couple raised their family in Little Rock, AR and later in Shreveport, LA. A long time and oldest member of the Bible Baptist Church of Shreveport, she loved the old gospel standards from the hymnal, but wasn't too keen on long-winded preaching. Straight to the point and stubborn, she could always be relied on to say exactly what she meant. Mrs. Pate enjoyed animals, and loved gardening in her yard. Her favorite stories from her youth often revolved around long, bare-footed walks in the country with family and friends. Mrs. Pate is survived by her sister, Beatrice Hughes of Many, LA; her two children, Ronald Pate of Houston, TX and Nancy Sistrunk of Shreveport; grandchildren, Russell Pate, Steven Pate, Mary Rose Delahunty and husband, Shawn, Robert Sistrunk and wife, Connie, and Donald Sistrunk; great-grandchildren, Casey and Kayla Sistrunk; additional extended family, and the love of her life, Penny, her faithful daschund-terrier mix. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tillman, her parents, her daughter-in-law, Lourdes O. Pate and granddaughter, Tonya Ann Pate. The family would like to extend a very grateful thank you to the staff of Garden Park Nursing Home for all of their love and care shown to "Miss Minnie" during her stay and to the nursing staff of Willis Knighton South for their care and attendance. She loved you all.Centuries Memorial Funeral Home (318) 686-4334 Published in Shreveport Times on May 13, 2010 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=minnie-pate-marie&pid=142717621#fbLoggedOut.

Margaret P. Pate BOSSIER CITY, LA - Graveside services for Margaret P. Pate age 97, will be held at 11:00 a.m, Thursday, January 24, 2008 at Rose Neath Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Graham Riggs of First Christian Church of Bossier City. Visitation will be at Boone Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA Wednesday, January 23, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Pate entered into rest at her residence Monday, January 21, 2008. She worked as a librarian for many years, and loved to read. But most of all she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Pate was preceded in death by her husband Clifton C. Pate, one son; William B. Pate, and one daughter; Mary Lou Lowrey. She is survived by two sons; Clifton Pate, Jr., Robert B. Pate, one daughter; Jinks Lee, several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please make your donations to First Christian Church of Bossier City, 2205 Shed Road, Bossier City, LA 71111. Please visit www.boonefh.com to share your memories of Mrs. Pate with her family.Boone Funeral Home Bossier City, La 318-742-5361 Published in Shreveport Times on January 23, 2008 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=margaret-p-pate&pid=101733996&fhid=6692#fbLoggedOut/

Lourdes "Lou" Opena Pate THE WOODLANDS, TX - Funeral services for Lourdes "Lou" Opena Pate, 68, of The Woodlands, TX, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 18, 2008, in Centuries Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Sheffield pastor of Bible Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2008 at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Mrs. Pate was born on February 3, 1940, in the Philippines and passed away in The Woodlands, TX, on October 14, 2008, following a lengthy illness. She has lived in The Woodlands, TX, since 1985. She was a Certified Professional Secretary and a member of the National Secretary's Association. Mrs. Pate was preceded in death by her son Noel Vincente. Survivors include her husband of 27 years Ronald F. Pate and daughter, Maryrose Sharon Delahunty and husband Shawn.Centuries Memorial Funeral Home 318-686-4334 Published in Shreveport Times on October 17, 2008 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=lourdes-opena-pate&pid=118931114#fbLoggedOut.

In Memorial Jerry Pate Dec. 4, 1941-Jan. 30, 2007 Happy Birthday! You are one in a Million! I Love You Always, L Published in Shreveport Times on December 4, 2007     Jerry Pate HAUGHTON, LA - Funeral services for Jerry "Tater" Pate, 65, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007 at the Hill Crest Funeral Home Chapel, with Msgr. Carson LaCaze officiating. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, February 2, 2007 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Hill Crest Funeral Home. Pops was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He loved camping, hunting, tinkering, reading, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He retired after 30 plus years with Bell South. He will be greatly missed by all. Mr. Pate is preceded in death by his father and mother the late William and Bootsie Pate. He is survived by his wife, Linda, son Steven and wife Cheri, son Drew and wife Lisa; Grandchildren Ryan Pate, Lauren Pate, Joshua Pate, Kyle Pate, Samuel Pate and Ezra Pate; Brother, Billy Pate and wife Bobbie; Sister Annette Norris and husband Tommy. Pallbearers will be Huey Hines, Jerry Gilcrease,Sr., Don Smolik, Randall Robinson, Jerry Grice and Leroy Terry. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and physicians of Willis-Knighton Pierremont Hospital.Hill Crest Funeral Home (318) 949-9415 Published in Shreveport Times on February 2, 2007 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=jerry-pate&pid=86238339#fbLoggedOut.

Clifford L. Pate HAUGHTON, LA - Clifford L. Pate, 73, died March 5, 2010 at Willis Knighton, Bossier. Mr. Pate was born August 24, 1936 to John Martin Pate and Velda Tibbit Pate in Shreveport, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Delores Funderburk and brother, John Raymond Pate. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Janey Pate, his son, Paul Pate, sister, Juanita Norman of Longview, TX, and brother, Stan Forshee, wife Barbara, of Jacksonville, AR. Cliff graduated from Winnsboro High School in Winnsboro, TX in 1954. He later graduated from the University of Oklahoma. He was an avid fan of football. His favorite teams were the Dallas Cowboys, the Oklahoma Sooners, and the University of Texas Longhorns. He retired from the U.S Air Force in 1980, and then retired in 1999 from LSUHSC. He loved his pets especially the cats and took great care of them! He made sure their life was as comfortable as possible! His cats were great companions to him! You may share your memories with the family by visiting www.hillcrestmemorialfh.com.Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home 318-949-9415 Published in Shreveport Times on March 14, 2010 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=clifford-l-pate&pid=140693132#fbLoggedOut.

KEITHVILLE, LA - Services to honor the life of Charles "Joe" Pate, 78, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2010, at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Monday evening between 5 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. "Joe" was born on April 11, 1932, in Caspiana, LA to the late Morris C. and Mary Pate. He passed away peacefully at his home in Keithville on Saturday, December 18, 2010. "Joe" served his country in the U.S. Army and later became a truck driver for more than 50 years, retiring from Saia Motor Freight Co. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, fishing, hunting, tinkering on old cars, and visiting his friends. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clyde, Bobby, Raymond, and Harold Pate; and his parents. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 53 years, Mrs. Frances Pate; son, Michael R. Pate and wife, Judy; daughter, Daphne Bessing and husband, David; sisters, Sue East, Betty Hewitt, and Helen Shields; grandchildren, Charlie Pate, Casie Karevicius and husband, Aaron, Tiffany Mathews, and Brittany Contario; and one great-granddaughter, Emersyn Karevicius. Pallbearers are Lamar Shields, Terry Shields, Timmy Hewitt, David Bessing, Robbie Pate, and Charlie Pate. You may offer condolences and sign the guest book by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com. Published in Shreveport Times on December 19, 2010 Picture available at http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/shreveporttimes/obituary.aspx?n=charles-pate-joe&pid=147189783&fhid=10785#fbLoggedOut.