Mr. Robert Lee Pate, Sr. was born November 17, 1938 to the union of Clarence and Annie Mae Pate. He was the youngest of five children. He professed and believed in Christ at an early age. He was educated in the St. Louis Public School System. He was a dedicated father, husband and grandfather. He held numerous jobs and was a good provider to all who knew him. His father, Clarence, mother, Annie Mae two sisters, Dorothy and Mae Margaret and one son, Gregory preceded him in death. He was the father of eight children. He had two special ladies in his life to which six children were born. From Evelyn: Sharon, Rhonda (Joe) and Gregory. From Margaret: Andre (Angela), Landis (Kandyce) and Tiffany (Pedro). Years later, he met and married Patsy Walker-Pate and from that union two sons were born; Robert Jr. and Christopher Michael. He departed this life Monday, July 19, 2010 at Hill Side Manor in St. Louis, MO. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving and devoted wife, Patsy Walker-Pate; brother, James Pate (Margie); sister, Maydine Pate; four sons, Andre, Landis, Robert and Christopher; three daughters, Sharon, Rhonda, and Tiffany; twelve grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.